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Étang de Malzone is a peaceful 31-hectare natural lake in the Limousin countryside, roughly 347 miles south of Calais, offering carp alongside pike, perch, bream and tench in a secluded setting ideal for a quiet break from busier venues. Night fishing is permitted for carp anglers (confirm current rules with AAPPMA de la Haute-Vienne), and bank access is straightforward with no boat traffic to disturb your swim. You'll need to purchase a French fishing licence and obtain permission from the local AAPPMA before your visit.
Étang de Malzone is 347 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Étang de Malzone is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Vienne is authorised on specific designated sites per annual arrêté. The federation manages 9 conceded plans d'eau in the department. Check federation-peche87.com for the current list of night carp sites. Source: federation-peche87.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Malzone under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Vienne departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de la Haute-Vienne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Malzone holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. 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 Malzone — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Haute-Vienne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Étang de Malzone, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de la Haute-Vienne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Malzone is 347 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Haute-Vienne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Haute-Vienne or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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