Étang de la Hardouinais is a scenic 35-hectare Breton reservoir offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, zander and tench, with good depth variation that rewards exploration. Day fishing only (no night sessions under local AAPPMA rules), but float-tube access opens up deeper margins and feature-rich areas that bank anglers can't reach. Located 268 miles from Calais in rural Côtes-d'Armor, it's a peaceful destination suited to anglers seeking a quieter, less pressured venue—grab your AAPPMA permit locally or through your chosen AAPPMA before arrival.
Night fishing at Étang de la Hardouinais is authorised under Côtes-d'Armor regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round on all 2nd category waters in Côtes-d'Armor by blanket prefectoral order. Vegetable/boilie baits only. Immediate release. Bank fishing only, max 100m line. Suspension: one weekend per year at pike opening (late April — check federationpeche22.fr for exact dates). Some plans d'eau require free pre-declaration at federationpeche22.fr. Source: federationpeche22.fr/pecher-en-cotes-darmor/parcours/peche-de-nuit
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de la Hardouinais. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Hardouinais under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côtes-d'Armor card (EHGO). Mandatory online declaration.
Managed by AAPPMA de Merdrignac. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Hardouinais holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Hardouinais — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Merdrignac. 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 Merdrignac) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Hardouinais, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Merdrignac is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Hardouinais is 268 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de la Hardouinais — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Merdrignac before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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