Étang de Brach is a modest 21-hectare reservoir in Corrèze offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish and tench alongside pike and perch — ideal if you want variety without the crowds. Day-fishing only and bank access keeps it intimate, though at nearly 400 miles from Calais it's a serious trek best combined with other Nouvelle-Aquitaine venues. You'll need an AAPPMA card from the local federation (FDAAPPMA 19) to fish legally.
Night fishing at Étang de Brach is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Corrèze's 13 designated night carp venues (2nd Sat March–31 Dec) are specific named reservoirs — this lake is not among them. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Étang de Brach. Boats permitted. Trolling forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Brach under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Brach holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Brach — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. 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 (FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Brach, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Brach is 389 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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