Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire 27 acres (11 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 260mi from Calais
About Étang de Morthèze
Set in the Maine-et-Loire department of Pays de la Loire, Étang de Morthèze is a small natural lake of 11 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 Morthèze is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Maine-et-Loire.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Étang de Morthèze lies 260 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Pays de la Loire, a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species.
Department
Maine-et-Loire
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
260 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Maine-et-Loire
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Étang de Morthèze 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 Morthèze covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Morthèze?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Morthèze?+
Night fishing at Étang de Morthèze is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Maine-et-Loire..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Morthèze?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Morthèze under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Morthèze from Calais?+
Étang de Morthèze is approximately 260 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Morthèze?+
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 du Maine-et-Loire).
Fishing in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire
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