Étang de Plate Pierre is a compact 10-hectare reservoir in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté offering solid carp, tench and pike fishing from the bank—ideal if you're exploring quieter venues away from the main tourist routes. Located 303 miles south of Calais, it's a day-trip destination for those based in central France, with day-ticket access available through the local AAPPMA de Luxeuil-les-Bains. Note that night fishing isn't permitted, so plan your sessions accordingly and obtain your French fishing licence and AAPPMA permit before arrival.
At 303 miles from Calais, Étang de Plate Pierre requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Étang de Plate Pierre is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Saône requires specific authorisation per annual arrêté. Check the full list in the 2026 arrêté at peche-haute-saone.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche-haute-saone.fr + arrêté DDT/2025 n°403
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Plate Pierre under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Saône departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de Luxeuil-les-Bains. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Plate Pierre holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Plate Pierre — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Luxeuil-les-Bains. 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 de Luxeuil-les-Bains) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Plate Pierre, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Luxeuil-les-Bains is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Plate Pierre is 303 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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