Étang de la Gare is a intimate 1.4-hectare reservoir in Eure-et-Loir offering excellent bank fishing for carp, tench, pike and perch—perfect if you're seeking a quieter, less pressured French venue around 192 miles from Calais. Day fishing only (no night sessions under local AAPPMA rules), so plan accordingly, though the smaller water means fewer anglers and good fish-spotting opportunities from the bank. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA de Chartres membership card to fish here.
Night fishing at Étang de la Gare is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Eure-et-Loir requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche28.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche28.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Gare under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de Chartres. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Gare 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 Gare — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Chartres. 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 Chartres) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Gare, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Chartres is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Gare is 192 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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