Étang de la Besse is a shallow lowland pond located in Corrèze, in the heart of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, offering classic French coarse fishing in a rural setting. This intimate étang is ideal for anglers targeting a variety of coarse species in a peaceful countryside environment.
Night fishing at Etang de la Besse is not permitted. Dept 19 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Etang de la Besse.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Etang de la Besse under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Corrèze. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Etang de la Besse holds carp, tench, roach, rudd, bream, pike, perch, crucian carp. 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 Etang de la Besse — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Corrèze. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Etang de la Besse, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Corrèze is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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