Landes · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 54 acres (22 ha)
Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 54 acres (22 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 497mi from Calais
About Étang de Bretagne de Marsan
Étang de Bretagne de Marsan is a small natural lake in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 22 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Bretagne de Marsan — Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Landes.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 497 miles from Calais, Étang de Bretagne de Marsan requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Landes
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
54 acres (22 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
497 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Landes
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Étang de Bretagne de Marsan holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Bretagne de Marsan covers 54 acres (22 ha) in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Bretagne de Marsan?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Bretagne de Marsan?+
Night fishing at Étang de Bretagne de Marsan is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Landes..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Bretagne de Marsan?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Bretagne de Marsan under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Bretagne de Marsan from Calais?+
Étang de Bretagne de Marsan is approximately 497 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Bretagne de Marsan?+
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 (AAPPMA des Landes).
Fishing in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Landes is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
