Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 25 acres (10 ha)
Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 25 acres (10 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 311mi from Calais
About Étang de la Binoche
One of Nouvelle-Aquitaine's natural lakes, Étang de la Binoche in Vienne covers 10 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang de la Binoche holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang de la Binoche permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Vienne. — 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.
At 311 miles from Calais, Étang de la Binoche 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
Vienne
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
25 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
311 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Vienne
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Étang de la Binoche 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 la Binoche covers 25 acres (10 ha) in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Binoche?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Binoche?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Binoche is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Vienne..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Binoche?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de la Binoche under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de la Binoche from Calais?+
Étang de la Binoche is approximately 311 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de la Binoche?+
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 de la Vienne).
Fishing in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vienne 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.
