Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 32 acres (13 ha)
Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire 32 acres (13 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 247mi from Calais
About Étang de la Grande Bretèche
Set in the Loir-et-Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, Étang de la Grande Bretèche is a small natural lake of 13 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang de la Grande Bretèche is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Étang de la Grande Bretèche lies 247 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.
Department
Loir-et-Cher
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
32 acres (13 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
247 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher
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Étang de la Grande Bretèche 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 Grande Bretèche covers 32 acres (13 ha) in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Grande Bretèche?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Grande Bretèche?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Grande Bretèche is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Grande Bretèche?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de la Grande Bretèche under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de la Grande Bretèche from Calais?+
Étang de la Grande Bretèche is approximately 247 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de la Grande Bretèche?+
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 du Loir-et-Cher).
Fishing in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
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