Étang de la Grille is an intimate 2.4-hectare reservoir in Loiret offering solid carp and tench fishing in a quiet, undeveloped setting—ideal if you're after a peaceful alternative to busier French venues. Bank fishing only with day-session access (no night fishing), so you'll need to plan your trip around daylight hours and local AAPPMA rules. Located 230 miles south of Calais in the Centre-Val de Loire, it's worth combining with other regional lakes; contact the AAPPMA de Gien for day-fishing permits and any seasonal restrictions.
Étang de la Grille lies 230 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.
Night fishing at Étang de la Grille is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Loiret night carp is only authorised on: the entire Loire river, Lac des Closiers, Étang des Grèves (Beaulieu), Étang du Puits (Cerdon, digue only), Canal de Briare sections, and Île Charlemagne (Orléans, AAPPMA dates). Source: federationpeche45.fr/6247-les-parcours-specifiques-no-kill-cdn-.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Grille under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de Gien. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Grille 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 Grille — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Gien. 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 Gien) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Grille, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Gien is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Grille is 230 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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