Landes · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 25 acres (10 ha)
Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 25 acres (10 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 517mi from Calais
About Étang de l'Abesse
Étang de l'Abesse is a small natural lake in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 10 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de l'Abesse — Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Landes.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 517 miles from Calais, Étang de l'Abesse requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Landes
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
25 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
517 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Landes
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Étang de l'Abesse 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 l'Abesse covers 25 acres (10 ha) in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de l'Abesse?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de l'Abesse?+
Night fishing at Étang de l'Abesse is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Landes..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de l'Abesse?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de l'Abesse under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de l'Abesse from Calais?+
Étang de l'Abesse is approximately 517 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de l'Abesse?+
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 des Landes).
Fishing in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Landes is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
