Étang de Jugon is a scenic 61-hectare Breton reservoir offering excellent carp fishing alongside pike and zander, with electric-motor boat access opening up deeper, less-pressured swims. Night fishing is permitted (declaration required), making it ideal for extended sessions, though the venue operates a strict no-kill carp policy. Located 257 miles from Calais in Côtes-d'Armor, you'll need to contact AAPPMA de Jugon-les-Lacs for a day ticket and confirm current night-fishing protocols before your trip.
Night fishing at Étang de Jugon is authorised under Côtes-d'Armor regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round on all 2nd category waters in Côtes-d'Armor by blanket prefectoral order. Vegetable/boilie baits only. Immediate release. Bank fishing only, max 100m line. Suspension: one weekend per year at pike opening (late April — check federationpeche22.fr for exact dates). Some plans d'eau require free pre-declaration at federationpeche22.fr. Source: federationpeche22.fr/pecher-en-cotes-darmor/parcours/peche-de-nuit
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Jugon. Boats permitted daytime. Boat fishing forbidden for night carp.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Jugon under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côtes-d'Armor card (EHGO). Mandatory online declaration. Sandre reserve 26 Apr–13 Jun.
Managed by AAPPMA de Jugon-les-Lacs. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Jugon holds carp, 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 Jugon — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Jugon-les-Lacs. 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 de Jugon-les-Lacs) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Jugon, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Jugon-les-Lacs is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Jugon is 257 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Jugon — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Jugon-les-Lacs before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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