Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 101 acres (41 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 101 acres (41 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 307mi from Calais
About Étang de Brandon
Étang de Brandon is a small public reservoir in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 41 hectares (101-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Brandon — Authorised on marked zones. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 307 miles from Calais, Étang de Brandon requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
101 acres (41 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
307 miles
Managed by
Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Étang de Brandon
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Étang de Brandon holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 (Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Étang de Brandon) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang de Brandon?+
Étang de Brandon covers 101 acres (41 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Brandon?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Brandon?+
Night fishing at Étang de Brandon is permitted. Authorised on marked zones.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Brandon?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Brandon under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Brandon from Calais?+
Étang de Brandon is approximately 307 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Brandon?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Étang de Brandon).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saône-et-Loire is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
