Étang de la Chesnaie is a compact 10-hectare reservoir in Brittany offering solid carp fishing alongside pike and tench, ideal if you prefer intimate, manageable venues over sprawling lakes. Day fishing only (no night sessions), so it suits anglers wanting structured fishing breaks, though the restricted hours mean you'll need to plan your schedule carefully. Bank fishing only with good access around the margins—pick up your permit from the local AAPPMA before arriving, and note it's roughly 240 miles from Calais, making it best combined with other Breton venues.
Night fishing at Étang de la Chesnaie is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Ille-et-Vilaine is authorised year-round (except brief brochet spawning window) on specific 2nd category parcours. The department has many river and plan d'eau night carp sites. Check the interactive map at peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. No motor boat for baiting at night. Source: peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de la Chesnaie. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Chesnaie under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Ille-et-Vilaine card (EHGO).
Managed by Truite Tamoutaise / FD Ille-et-Vilaine. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Chesnaie 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 la Chesnaie — you will also need to be affiliated with Truite Tamoutaise / FD Ille-et-Vilaine. 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 (Truite Tamoutaise / FD Ille-et-Vilaine) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Chesnaie, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Truite Tamoutaise / FD Ille-et-Vilaine is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Chesnaie is 240 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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