Étang de Galetas is a substantial 70-hectare reservoir in the Loiret offering excellent mixed coarse fishing, with healthy carp populations alongside catfish, pike and zander. Day-only fishing and bank access keep things straightforward for UK visitors planning a dedicated trip, though you'll need to cover around 200 miles south from Calais. Get your permit through AAPPMA du Bassin du Loing Amont before arrival.
Night fishing at Étang de Galetas 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 du Bassin du Loing Amont. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Galetas 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 Galetas — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Bassin du Loing Amont. 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 du Bassin du Loing Amont) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Galetas, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Bassin du Loing Amont is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Galetas is 203 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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