The 80-acre reservoir of Étang de la Folie sits within the Ardennes department of Grand Est, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Étang de la Folie holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang de la Folie operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Étang de la Folie is just 118 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Grand Est is a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
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Étang de la Folie holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 (AAPPMA locale Ardennes) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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