Étang de la Vallée is a small public reservoir in the Loiret department of Centre-Val de Loire, covering 47 hectares (116-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de la Vallée is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: No motors (Oars/Pedals only). Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 207 miles from Calais, Étang de la Vallée is a popular destination for anglers exploring Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
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Étang de la Vallée holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 (AAPPMA de Pithiviers) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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