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Étang de la Clémencière is a modest 15-hectare reservoir in Maine-et-Loire offering solid mixed coarse fishing, with decent carp populations alongside pike, tench and bream in a peaceful, intimate setting. Bank fishing only, but day-time sessions are perfectly suited to exploring this lesser-known gem in the Pays de la Loire region—a scenic 271-mile haul from Calais that rewards patient anglers seeking quieter water. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA day ticket from Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire.
Night fishing at Étang de la Clémencière is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Maine-et-Loire requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Parcours listed in the annual arrêté — check the interactive map at fedepeche49.fr/pecher-en-maine-et-loire/reglementation/carpe-de-nuit/ Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing. Immediate release. Source: fedepeche49.fr/pecher-en-maine-et-loire/reglementation/carpe-de-nuit/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Étang de la Clémencière. Boats permitted. Bank only for night carp.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Clémencière under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Maine-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de la Clémencière holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 Clémencière — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire. 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 (FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Étang de la Clémencière, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Clémencière is 271 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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