Étang de la Toison is a 36-hectare Burgundy reservoir offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish, pike and tench in a quieter setting away from the tourist circuit—around 300 miles south of Calais. Day fishing only (no night sessions under local AAPPMA rules), so this suits anglers preferring daytime sessions in a more relaxed environment. Bank fishing only, with good access for UK visitors planning a midweek break. Contact AAPPMA Autun – Gravières de Lorme/Vallon for current permit details and any seasonal restrictions.
At 300 miles from Calais, Étang de la Toison requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Étang de la Toison is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Saône-et-Loire's 2026 arrêté only covers specifically designated sites — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Toison under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA Autun – Gravières de Lorme / Vallon. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Toison holds carp, catfish, 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 Toison — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Autun – Gravières de Lorme / Vallon. 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 Autun – Gravières de Lorme / Vallon) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Toison, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Autun – Gravières de Lorme / Vallon is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Toison is 300 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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