Étang de Champeau is a scenic 25-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering quality pike and perch fishing rather than carp, making it ideal if you're keen to diversify beyond your usual target species. As a first-category water, it's strictly daylight-only bank fishing with no boats permitted—perfect for a relaxed day trip around 275 miles from Calais. You'll need to purchase a day ticket through the local AAPPMA de Saulieu and ensure you have a valid French fishing licence before arrival.
Night fishing at Étang de Champeau is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Côte-d'Or night carp (1 April–30 November 2026, vignette €15 required) is only permitted on: Plans d'eau de Morteuil (Merceuil), Sablière du Letto rive Ouest (Beire-le-Châtel), Sablière fédérale n°3 (Bressey-sur-Tille), Sablière n°6 (Beire-le-Châtel). This lake is not among them. Source: fedepeche21.com/media/2025/12/Livret-2026_web.pdf p34-35 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Champeau under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côte-d'Or departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de Saulieu. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Champeau 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 Champeau — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Saulieu. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: approx. Apr–Sep (mountain lake – confirm local dates). No night fishing. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Saulieu) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Champeau, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Saulieu is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Champeau is 274 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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