Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 57 acres (23 ha)
Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 57 acres (23 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 372mi from Calais
About Étang de Meuné
Set in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Étang de Meuné is a small natural lake of 23 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang de Meuné is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Charente.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 372 miles from Calais, Étang de Meuné requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Charente
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
57 acres (23 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
372 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Charente
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Étang de Meuné 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 Meuné covers 57 acres (23 ha) in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Meuné?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Meuné?+
Night fishing at Étang de Meuné is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Charente..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Meuné?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Meuné under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Meuné from Calais?+
Étang de Meuné is approximately 372 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Meuné?+
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 (AAPPMA de la Charente).
Fishing in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charente is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
