Étang de Kerné Uhel is a 59-hectare Breton reservoir offering solid mixed fishing with carp, pike, perch and tench across a scenic landscape—ideal if you're exploring Brittany beyond the typical northern circuits. Day fishing only, but the electric-motor boat access opens up deeper water exploration that bank anglers can't reach. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from Rostrenen; at 290 miles from Calais, plan this as part of a longer French trip rather than a weekend dash.
Night fishing at Étang de Kerné Uhel 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 Kerné Uhel. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Kerné Uhel 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 Rostrenen. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Kerné Uhel 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 Kerné Uhel — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Rostrenen. 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 Rostrenen) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Kerné Uhel, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Rostrenen is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Kerné Uhel is 290 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Kerné Uhel — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Rostrenen before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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