Étang de Pesnelle is a small public reservoir in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, covering 10 hectares (26-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de Pesnelle is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang de Pesnelle lies 183 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.
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Étang de Pesnelle holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 53 / Fédération Pêche Mayenne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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