Formed by damming a river valley in Haute-Vienne, Étang de Mondon is a small public reservoir covering 12 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Black Bass — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Étang de Mondon, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Étang de Mondon is 320 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.
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Étang de Mondon holds carp, pike, perch, tench, black bass. 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 (FDAAPPMA 87 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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