Étang de Kergalan is a substantial 77-hectare reservoir in Brittany's Pays Bigouden offering excellent scope for carp, pike and mixed species fishing from the bank—perfect if you prefer traditional shore-based sessions without boat requirements. Day-only fishing applies due to coastal conservation status, so plan your trips accordingly around daylight hours. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA permit from Finistère; contact the local AAPPMA du Pays Bigouden before your visit to confirm access and seasonal conditions on this 350-mile trip from Calais.
Night fishing at Étang de Kergalan is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Finistère requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check the interactive map at peche-en-finistere.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche-en-finistere.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Kergalan under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Finistère departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by AAPPMA du Pays Bigouden / FD Finistère. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Kergalan 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 Kergalan — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Pays Bigouden / FD Finistère. 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 Pays Bigouden / FD Finistère) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Kergalan, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Pays Bigouden / FD Finistère is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Kergalan is 350 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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