Étang de Corcambon is a substantial 52-hectare reservoir in Loiret offering solid carp and catfish potential alongside pike, zander and tench in a quieter Centre-Val de Loire setting, roughly 221 miles south of Calais. Day fishing only from the bank means you'll need to plan your sessions around daylight hours, but the mixed species water gives plenty of variety if carp aren't showing. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and should contact AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais in advance to confirm access and any local regulations.
Étang de Corcambon lies 221 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Night fishing at Étang de Corcambon is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Loiret night carp is only authorised on: the entire Loire river, Lac des Closiers, Étang des Grèves (Beaulieu), Étang du Puits (Cerdon, digue only), Canal de Briare sections, and Île Charlemagne (Orléans, AAPPMA dates). Source: federationpeche45.fr/6247-les-parcours-specifiques-no-kill-cdn-.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Managed by AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Corcambon holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Corcambon — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Corcambon, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Corcambon is 221 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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