Étang de la Combette is a compact 11-hectare reservoir in Haute-Vienne offering straightforward day-only bank fishing for carp alongside pike, perch and tench in a rural Nouvelle-Aquitaine setting. Located 344 miles south of Calais, it's ideal if you're basing yourself in central France and want a quieter, smaller-water experience away from the mega-venues. Note: day fishing only and AAPPMA membership required — check with FDAAPPMA 87 for current access and season dates before travelling.
Étang de la Combette is 344 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Étang de la Combette is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Vienne is authorised on specific designated sites per annual arrêté. The federation manages 9 conceded plans d'eau in the department. Check federation-peche87.com for the current list of night carp sites. Source: federation-peche87.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Combette under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Vienne departmental card.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 87 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Combette holds carp, pike, perch, tench, black bass. 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 Combette — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 87 / AAPPMA locale. 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 87 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Combette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 87 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Combette is 344 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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