Étang de Saint-Émiland is a compact 16-hectare reservoir in Burgundy (304 miles from Calais) offering solid carp and tench fishing from the bank, with pike and perch adding variety for mixed sessions. Day fishing only under local AAPPMA rules means you'll need to plan your trip around daylight hours, but the intimate setting and reliable fish populations make it worth considering as part of a wider Burgundy tour. You'll need an AAPPMA permit and must fish with the Ecuisses-Réservoirs AAPPMA — confirm current rules before your visit.
Night fishing at Étang de Saint-Émiland is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Saône-et-Loire's 2026 arrêté only covers specifically designated sites — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Saint-Émiland under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA Ecuisses – Réservoirs secteur. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Saint-Émiland holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 Saint-Émiland — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Ecuisses – Réservoirs secteur. 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 Ecuisses – Réservoirs secteur) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Saint-Émiland, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Ecuisses – Réservoirs secteur is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Saint-Émiland is 304 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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