Étang de la Forge is a compact 12.5-hectare reservoir in Loiret offering solid carp fishing from the bank in a quieter, less pressured setting — around 240 miles south of Calais. Day-only fishing (no night sessions) suits anglers wanting a structured break, with pike and tench adding variety to your sessions. You'll need a valid AAPPMA licence and membership with the local Puisaye association to fish here.
Étang de la Forge lies 243 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Night fishing at Étang de la Forge is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Loiret night carp is only authorised on: the entire Loire river, Lac des Closiers, Étang des Grèves (Beaulieu), Étang du Puits (Cerdon, digue only), Canal de Briare sections, and Île Charlemagne (Orléans, AAPPMA dates). Source: federationpeche45.fr/6247-les-parcours-specifiques-no-kill-cdn-.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Managed by AAPPMA du Puisaye. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Forge 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 Forge — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Puisaye. 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 (AAPPMA du Puisaye) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Forge, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Puisaye is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Forge is 243 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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