Indre · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 25 acres (10 ha)
Indre, Centre-Val de Loire 25 acres (10 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 305mi from Calais
About Étang de Jeu-les-Bois
One of Centre-Val de Loire's natural lakes, Étang de Jeu-les-Bois in Indre covers 10 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang de Jeu-les-Bois holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang de Jeu-les-Bois permits night fishing — Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Indre. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 305 miles from Calais, Étang de Jeu-les-Bois requires a longer journey from the UK, but Centre-Val de Loire — a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes — rewards the trip.
Department
Indre
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
25 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
305 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Indre
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Étang de Jeu-les-Bois 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 Jeu-les-Bois covers 25 acres (10 ha) in Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Jeu-les-Bois?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Jeu-les-Bois?+
Night fishing at Étang de Jeu-les-Bois is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Indre..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Jeu-les-Bois?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Jeu-les-Bois under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Jeu-les-Bois from Calais?+
Étang de Jeu-les-Bois is approximately 305 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Jeu-les-Bois?+
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 l'Indre).
Fishing in Indre, Centre-Val de Loire
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