Étang de la Forêt is a small public water in the Morbihan department of Bretagne, France. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de la Forêt — Brandivy. No-Kill carps. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang de la Forêt is 306 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bretagne — a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character — the fishing is well worth it.
Water level data from Hub'Eau / Vigicrues. Nearest hydrometric station, updated every 15 minutes. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Morbihan and across all of France.
Étang de la Forêt holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Étang de la Forêt and over 4,000 French venues.
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 de Guémené-sur-Scorff / FD Morbihan) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Morbihan is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bretagne departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
Other public fishing venues near Étang de la Forêt on PiscaMaps: