Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 44 acres (18 ha)
Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 44 acres (18 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 309mi from Calais
About Étang de l'Épinecay
One of Nouvelle-Aquitaine's natural lakes, Étang de l'Épinecay in Deux-Sèvres covers 18 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang de l'Épinecay holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang de l'Épinecay permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Étang de l'Épinecay is 309 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Deux-Sèvres
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
44 acres (18 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
309 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres
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Étang de l'Épinecay 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'Épinecay covers 44 acres (18 ha) in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de l'Épinecay?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de l'Épinecay?+
Night fishing at Étang de l'Épinecay is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de l'Épinecay?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de l'Épinecay under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de l'Épinecay from Calais?+
Étang de l'Épinecay is approximately 309 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de l'Épinecay?+
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 Deux-Sèvres).
Fishing in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Deux-Sèvres 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.
