Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 72 acres (29 ha)
Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 72 acres (29 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 297mi from Calais
About Étang de la Giraudière
One of Nouvelle-Aquitaine's natural lakes, Étang de la Giraudière in Vienne covers 29 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang de la Giraudière holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang de la Giraudière permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Vienne. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Étang de la Giraudière lies 297 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments.
Department
Vienne
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
72 acres (29 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
297 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Vienne
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Étang de la Giraudière holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de la Giraudière covers 72 acres (29 ha) in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Giraudière?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Giraudière?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Giraudière is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Vienne..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Giraudière?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de la Giraudière under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de la Giraudière from Calais?+
Étang de la Giraudière is approximately 297 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de la Giraudière?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de la Vienne).
Fishing in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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