Étang de la Lande is a small public reservoir in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, covering 14 hectares (35-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de la Lande is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Float-tube tolerated (Spec. zones). Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 214 miles from Calais, Étang de la Lande is a popular destination for anglers exploring Pays de la Loire, a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species.
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Étang de la Lande holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 72 / Fédération Pêche Sarthe) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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