Étang de Cernay is a compact 16-hectare trout reservoir in Île-de-France, roughly 157 miles south of Calais, offering bank fishing for brown and rainbow trout alongside pike and perch in a peaceful setting. As a 1st Category water, night fishing isn't permitted, making it ideal for daytime sessions with good accessibility and no boat competition. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA permit from Fédération Pêche Essonne (FDPPMA 91) before fishing.
Étang de Cernay lies 157 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Night fishing at Étang de Cernay is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Essonne is authorised on designated parcours per annual arrêté. Check the interactive map at peche91.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche91.fr
Managed by FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Cernay holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. 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 Cernay — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Cernay, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Cernay is 157 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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