This intimate 28-hectare natural lake in Indre offers solid carp prospects alongside pike and tench in a peaceful, less-pressured setting—roughly 281 miles south of Calais. Night fishing is permitted for carp anglers, making it ideal for extended sessions, though bank fishing only means you'll want to scout swims carefully beforehand. You'll need to purchase a French fishing licence and contact AAPPMA de l'Indre directly to confirm current night-fishing permissions and any access requirements.
Étang de Saint-Genou lies 281 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Night fishing at Étang de Saint-Genou is authorised under Indre regulations. Night carp confirmed. Indre (36) has a blanket prefectoral authorisation (arrêté n°36-2007-12-08-003) permitting night carp on ALL public 2nd category waters across the department. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: federationpeche18.fr + arrêté n°36-2007-12-08-003
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Saint-Genou under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de l'Indre. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Saint-Genou holds carp, pike, perch, bream, 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 Saint-Genou — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de l'Indre. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Étang de Saint-Genou, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de l'Indre is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Saint-Genou is 281 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Saint-Genou — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de l'Indre before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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