Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 111 acres (45 ha)
Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 111 acres (45 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 377mi from Calais
About Étang de Colbert
Étang de Colbert is a small natural lake in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 45 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 Colbert — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Charente-Maritime.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang de Colbert is 377 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
Charente-Maritime
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
111 acres (45 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
377 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Charente-Maritime
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Étang de Colbert 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 Colbert covers 111 acres (45 ha) in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Colbert?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Colbert?+
Night fishing at Étang de Colbert is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Charente-Maritime..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Colbert?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Colbert under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Colbert from Calais?+
Étang de Colbert is approximately 377 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Colbert?+
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 Charente-Maritime).
Fishing in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charente-Maritime 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.
