Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne · France · 43 acres (17 ha)
Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne 43 acres (17 ha) Gravel pit No night fishing Bivvy permitted 259mi from Calais
About Étang de la Louveterie
Converted from gravel extraction, Étang de la Louveterie is a small public gravel pit in Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne, covering 17 hectares of productive coarse fishing water. Étang de la Louveterie holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang de la Louveterie operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Étang de la Louveterie lies 259 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bretagne, a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character.
Department
Ille-et-Vilaine
Region
Bretagne
Water Type
Gravel pit
Size
43 acres (17 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
259 miles
Managed by
Gaule Mordellaise / FD Ille-et-Vilaine
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Étang de la Louveterie holds carp, pike, perch, 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 (Gaule Mordellaise / FD Ille-et-Vilaine) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang de la Louveterie?+
Étang de la Louveterie covers 43 acres (17 ha) in Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Louveterie?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Louveterie?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Louveterie is not permitted. Private or local managed.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Louveterie?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de la Louveterie under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de la Louveterie from Calais?+
Étang de la Louveterie is approximately 259 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de la Louveterie?+
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 (Gaule Mordellaise / FD Ille-et-Vilaine).
Fishing in Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne
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