Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 118 acres (48 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 118 acres (48 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 294mi from Calais
About Étang de Rouhey
Étang de Rouhey is a small public reservoir in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 48 hectares (118-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de Rouhey is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang de Rouhey lies 294 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
118 acres (48 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
294 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Bourbon-Lancy – Étang du Breuil
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Étang de Rouhey holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 (AAPPMA Bourbon-Lancy – Étang du Breuil) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang de Rouhey?+
Étang de Rouhey covers 118 acres (48 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Rouhey?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Rouhey?+
Night fishing at Étang de Rouhey is not permitted. Private/Local AAPPMA. Day only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Rouhey?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Rouhey under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Rouhey from Calais?+
Étang de Rouhey is approximately 294 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Rouhey?+
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 Bourbon-Lancy – Étang du Breuil).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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