Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 54 acres (22 ha)
Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 54 acres (22 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 311mi from Calais
About Étang de la Souillère
Étang de la Souillère is a small natural lake in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 22 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de la Souillère — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Vienne.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 311 miles from Calais, Étang de la Souillère requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Vienne
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
54 acres (22 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
311 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Vienne
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Étang de la Souillère holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de la Souillère covers 54 acres (22 ha) in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Souillère?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Souillère?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Souillère is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Vienne..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Souillère?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de la Souillère under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de la Souillère from Calais?+
Étang de la Souillère is approximately 311 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de la Souillère?+
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 (AAPPMA de la Vienne).
Fishing in Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vienne is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
