Formed by damming a river valley in Allier, Étang de Saint-Bonnet is a small public reservoir covering 35 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang de Saint-Bonnet is allowed: Allowed on the whole pond except the beach zone and the dam. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Étang de Saint-Bonnet lies 299 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs.
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Étang de Saint-Bonnet 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 de Saint-Bonnet) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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