Étang de la Gabrière is a substantial 123-hectare reservoir in the heart of the Brenne wetland, offering excellent mixed fishing for carp, catfish and pike across pristine natural habitat. Day fishing only (no night sessions), with bank access only, making it ideal for anglers seeking a peaceful daytime session away from the crowds—roughly 292 miles from Calais. You'll need to contact AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois for day permits and bank access details before your trip.
Night fishing at Étang de la Gabrière is authorised under Indre regulations. Night carp authorised in Indre by prefectoral order (arrêté n°36-2007-12-08-003). A supplementary night fishing card may be required on specific parcours. Vegetable baits only, immediate release mandatory. Source: peche36.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Gabrière under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Gabrière holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 Gabrière — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois. 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 de Neuillay-les-Bois) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Gabrière, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Gabrière is 292 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de la Gabrière — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Neuillay-les-Bois before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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