Intimate 5-hectare gravel pit in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté holding healthy carp, pike, perch and tench — ideal for a focused bank-fishing mission where you'll avoid the crowds. Night fishing is off the menu here due to local AAPPMA rules, so this suits anglers who prefer daylight sessions. Located 291 miles from Calais in Haute-Saône, you'll need to obtain a permit from AAPPMA de Héricourt before fishing.
Night fishing at Étang de l'Emprunt is authorised under Haute-Saône regulations. Night carp confirmed on designated parcours in Haute-Saône — one of the 21 confirmed night carp venues listed by AAPPMA (8 on the Saône river, 7 on the Ognon, 2 on the Durgeon, 4 on lakes: Lac des 7 Chevaux, Lac de Vaivre, Étang Mollet, Les Vernayes). Verify this specific lake's identity on the GEOPECHE interactive map at peche-haute-saone.com/cartes-interactives-peche-haute-saone.html. Year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec 2026), all days. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack. No live transport of carp >60cm at any time. Source: peche-haute-saone.com/les-parcours-specifiques.html
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de l'Emprunt under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de Héricourt. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de l'Emprunt holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 l'Emprunt — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Héricourt. 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 Héricourt) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de l'Emprunt, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Héricourt is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de l'Emprunt is 291 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de l'Emprunt — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Héricourt before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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