Corrèze · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 94 acres (38 ha)
Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 94 acres (38 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 396mi from Calais
About Étang de Chalès
Étang de Chalès is a small natural lake in Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 38 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 Chalès — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Corrèze.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang de Chalès is 396 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Corrèze
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
94 acres (38 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
396 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Corrèze
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Étang de Chalès 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 Chalès covers 94 acres (38 ha) in Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Chalès?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Chalès?+
Night fishing at Étang de Chalès is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Corrèze..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Chalès?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Chalès under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Chalès from Calais?+
Étang de Chalès is approximately 396 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Chalès?+
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 de la Corrèze).
Fishing in Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Corrèze 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.
