Étang de Noirlieu is a small public reservoir in the Marne department of Grand Est, covering 21 hectares (52-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de Noirlieu is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 191 miles from Calais, Étang de Noirlieu is a popular destination for anglers exploring Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
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Étang de Noirlieu holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 (AAPPMA locale Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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