Étang de Chambiers is a spacious 60-hectare natural lake in Maine-et-Loire offering excellent carp and tench prospects across clean, accessible banks—ideal for UK anglers seeking a quieter, less-pressured venue away from the crowds. Night carp fishing is permitted here, giving you flexibility to target fish during their most active periods. Located 247 miles south of Calais, it's a solid mid-trip destination; you'll need to purchase a day ticket and confirm current night-fishing arrangements with AAPPMA de Durtal before your visit.
At 247 miles from Calais, Étang de Chambiers is a popular destination for anglers exploring Pays de la Loire, a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species.
Night fishing at Étang de Chambiers is authorised under Maine-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed at Étang de Chambiers (Gennes/forêt de Cunault, 6ha) per fedepeche49.fr 'parcours remarquables' page: 'vous permettra de pratiquer nombreuses techniques du bord y compris la pêche de la carpe la nuit'. No-kill mandatory. Up to 4 rods with reels. Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing only. Immediate release — no keep-sack. Carpe >60cm: no live transport. Source: fedepeche49.fr/pecher-en-maine-et-loire/reglementation/carpe-de-nuit/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Étang de Chambiers. Boats permitted. Bank only for night carp.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Chambiers under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Maine-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA de Durtal. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Chambiers holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang de Chambiers — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Durtal. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Étang de Chambiers, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Durtal is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Chambiers is 247 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Chambiers — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Durtal before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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