Mayenne · Pays de la Loire · France · 92 acres (37 ha)
Mayenne, Pays de la Loire 92 acres (37 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 216mi from Calais
About Étang de la Grande Métairie
Étang de la Grande Métairie is a small public reservoir in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, covering 37 hectares (92-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de la Grande Métairie is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang de la Grande Métairie lies 216 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Pays de la Loire, a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species.
Department
Mayenne
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
92 acres (37 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
216 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 53 / Fédération Pêche Mayenne
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Étang de la Grande Métairie holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 (FDAAPPMA 53 / Fédération Pêche Mayenne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang de la Grande Métairie?+
Étang de la Grande Métairie covers 92 acres (37 ha) in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Grande Métairie?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Grande Métairie?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Grande Métairie is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Grande Métairie?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de la Grande Métairie under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de la Grande Métairie from Calais?+
Étang de la Grande Métairie is approximately 216 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de la Grande Métairie?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 53 / Fédération Pêche Mayenne).
Fishing in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire
Mayenne is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Pays de la Loire departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
