Étang de la Taberge is a compact 15-hectare Breton reservoir offering solid carp prospects alongside pike and tench, ideal if you're exploring Brittany's quieter waters roughly 280 miles south of Calais. Day fishing only applies here due to local AAPPMA regulations, so plan accordingly—this suits shorter trips or anglers combining multiple venues. You'll need to contact Pêcheurs Sportifs de Rennes for access details and purchase a French fishing licence before your visit.
Étang de la Taberge lies 277 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.
Night fishing at Étang de la Taberge is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Ille-et-Vilaine is authorised year-round (except brief brochet spawning window) on specific 2nd category parcours. The department has many river and plan d'eau night carp sites. Check the interactive map at peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. No motor boat for baiting at night. Source: peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de la Taberge. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Taberge under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Ille-et-Vilaine card (EHGO).
Managed by Pêcheurs Sportifs de Rennes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Taberge holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Taberge — you will also need to be affiliated with Pêcheurs Sportifs de Rennes. 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 (Pêcheurs Sportifs de Rennes) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Taberge, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Pêcheurs Sportifs de Rennes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Taberge is 277 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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