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Étang de Ponty is a modest 16-hectare reservoir in rural Creuse offering solid carp and tench fishing in a quiet, undeveloped setting—ideal if you're seeking escape from busier French waters. Bank fishing only across mixed habitat, with day-fishing restrictions meaning you'll need to plan short sessions rather than overnight campaigns. You're looking at a 374-mile haul from Calais, so best combined with other Nouvelle-Aquitaine venues; contact AAPPMA locale Creuse for the latest access requirements and mandatory local licence.
Night fishing at Étang de Ponty is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Corrèze's 13 designated night carp venues (2nd Sat March–31 Dec) are specific named reservoirs — this lake is not among them. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Ponty under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Creuse departmental card (CHI).
Managed by AAPPMA locale (Corrèze) / FD 19. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Ponty holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Ponty — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale (Corrèze) / FD 19. 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 locale (Corrèze) / FD 19) 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 Ponty, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale (Corrèze) / FD 19 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Corrèze is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Corrèze or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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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