Étang de Bosméléac is a substantial 59-hectare Breton reservoir offering excellent mixed fishing with healthy carp, pike, zander and tench populations across varied depths and structure. Daylight-only fishing (2nd Category) keeps the venue quieter, while electric-boat access opens up distant swims – ideal for exploring less-pressured areas during a longer trip. Located 281 miles from Calais in Côtes-d'Armor, you'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA de Loudéac membership to fish.
Night fishing at Étang de Bosméléac is authorised under Côtes-d'Armor regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round on all 2nd category waters in Côtes-d'Armor by blanket prefectoral order. Vegetable/boilie baits only. Immediate release. Bank fishing only, max 100m line. Suspension: one weekend per year at pike opening (late April — check federationpeche22.fr for exact dates). Some plans d'eau require free pre-declaration at federationpeche22.fr. Source: federationpeche22.fr/pecher-en-cotes-darmor/parcours/peche-de-nuit
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Bosméléac. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Bosméléac under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côtes-d'Armor card (EHGO). Mandatory online declaration.
Managed by AAPPMA de Loudéac. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Bosméléac holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang de Bosméléac — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Loudéac. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Loudéac) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Bosméléac, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Loudéac is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Bosméléac is 281 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Bosméléac — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Loudéac before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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