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This intimate 11.55-hectare reservoir in the Vosges offers solid carp and tench fishing in a peaceful, bank-access-only setting—ideal if you're after a quieter alternative to busier French venues. Day fishing only means you'll need to plan your sessions carefully, though the mixed stock of pike and perch adds variety between carp bites. Located 276 miles from Calais in Grand Est, you'll need to arrange an AAPPMA day ticket or short-term licence through the local Vosges association before fishing.
Night fishing at Étang de Puthière is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Vosges night carp is only permitted on: Lac de Bouzey (specific section), Étang fédéral n°2 de Châtel-sur-Moselle (350m), and river sections of the Moselle and Madon. Source: peche88.fr/reglementation-de-la-peche-nocturne-de-la-carpe-vosges/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Puthière under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Vosges. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Puthière 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 Puthière — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Vosges. 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 Vosges) 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 Puthière, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Vosges is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Puthière is 276 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Vosges is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Vosges or explore all of Grand Est.
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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