Formed by damming a river valley in Jura, Étang de Frasne is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 81 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Étang de Frasne, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Étang de Frasne is 345 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
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Étang de Frasne holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 La Gaule Régionale Champagnolaise (Champagnole)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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