Aisne · Hauts-de-France · France · 30 acres (12 ha)
Aisne, Hauts-de-France 30 acres (12 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 111mi from Calais
About Étang de la Vatroye
Étang de la Vatroye is a small natural lake in Aisne, Hauts-de-France, covering 12 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 Vatroye — Night carp fishing permitted. Fondation des pêcheurs property. Standard Aisne carte de pêche required.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 111 miles from Calais, Étang de la Vatroye is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Hauts-de-France is the closest French region to the UK — ideal for shorter fishing trips without a long drive.
Department
Aisne
Region
Hauts-de-France
Water Type
Lake
Size
30 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
111 miles
Managed by
Fédération de l'Aisne pour la Pêche
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Étang de la Vatroye 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 Vatroye covers 30 acres (12 ha) in Aisne, Hauts-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Vatroye?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Vatroye?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Vatroye is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Fondation des pêcheurs property. Standard Aisne carte de pêche required..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Vatroye?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de la Vatroye under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de la Vatroye from Calais?+
Étang de la Vatroye is approximately 111 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de la Vatroye?+
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 (Fédération de l'Aisne pour la Pêche).
Fishing in Aisne, Hauts-de-France
Aisne is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Hauts-de-France departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
