Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 57 acres (23 ha)
Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 57 acres (23 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 326mi from Calais
About Étang de Pescalis
Étang de Pescalis is a small natural lake in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 23 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench and Catfish, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Pescalis — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 326 miles from Calais, Étang de Pescalis 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
Deux-Sèvres
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
57 acres (23 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
326 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres
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Étang de Pescalis holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench, catfish. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Pescalis covers 57 acres (23 ha) in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Pescalis?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench, Catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Pescalis?+
Night fishing at Étang de Pescalis is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Pescalis?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Pescalis under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Pescalis from Calais?+
Étang de Pescalis is approximately 326 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Pescalis?+
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 des Deux-Sèvres).
Fishing in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Deux-Sèvres 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.
