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Étang de Moutiers is a 29-hectare reservoir in Bourgogne that offers solid mixed fishing with healthy populations of carp, catfish, pike and tench—ideal if you fancy something beyond pure carp fishing. Night fishing is allowed but requires advance booking and is limited to 5 nights, so plan your session carefully; bank access only means you'll need to find your swims on foot. Around 238 miles from Calais, it's a worthwhile detour if you're exploring the region. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from Les Étangs de Puisaye – Saint-Fargeau to fish here.
Night fishing at Étang de Moutiers is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Yonne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche89.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche89.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Moutiers under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Les Étangs de Puisaye – Saint-Fargeau. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Moutiers holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 Moutiers — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Les Étangs de Puisaye – Saint-Fargeau. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 (AAPPMA Les Étangs de Puisaye – Saint-Fargeau) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 Moutiers, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Les Étangs de Puisaye – Saint-Fargeau is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Moutiers is 238 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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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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