Étang de Breuillet is an intimate 3.8-hectare natural lake in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté offering pike, perch and tench on a peaceful bank-fishing-only setup — ideal if you're seeking a quieter alternative to busy commercial venues. Located 329 miles south of Calais, it's a solid weekend destination for exploring France's lesser-known waters, though note that night fishing isn't permitted under local AAPPMA rules. You'll need a valid fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans to fish here.
Étang de Breuillet is 329 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Étang de Breuillet is authorised under Haute-Saône regulations. Night carp confirmed on designated parcours in Haute-Saône — one of the 21 confirmed night carp venues listed by AAPPMA (8 on the Saône river, 7 on the Ognon, 2 on the Durgeon, 4 on lakes: Lac des 7 Chevaux, Lac de Vaivre, Étang Mollet, Les Vernayes). Verify this specific lake's identity on the GEOPECHE interactive map at peche-haute-saone.com/cartes-interactives-peche-haute-saone.html. Year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec 2026), all days. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack. No live transport of carp >60cm at any time. Source: peche-haute-saone.com/les-parcours-specifiques.html
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Breuillet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Breuillet holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang de Breuillet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. 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 Lure - Les Aynans) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Breuillet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Breuillet is 329 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Breuillet — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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