Moselle, Grand Est 44 acres (18 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 256mi from Calais
About Étang de la Chênaie
One of Grand Est's natural lakes, Étang de la Chênaie in Moselle covers 18 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang de la Chênaie holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang de la Chênaie permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Moselle. — 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 256 miles from Calais, Étang de la Chênaie is a popular destination for anglers exploring Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Department
Moselle
Region
Grand Est
Water Type
Lake
Size
44 acres (18 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
256 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Moselle
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Étang de la Chênaie 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 Chênaie covers 44 acres (18 ha) in Moselle, Grand Est, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Chênaie?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Chênaie?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Chênaie is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Moselle..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Chênaie?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de la Chênaie under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de la Chênaie from Calais?+
Étang de la Chênaie is approximately 256 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de la Chênaie?+
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 Moselle).
Fishing in Moselle, Grand Est
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