Indre · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 69 acres (28 ha)
Indre, Centre-Val de Loire 69 acres (28 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 281mi from Calais
About Étang de Saint-Genou
Set in the Indre department of Centre-Val de Loire, Étang de Saint-Genou is a small natural lake of 28 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang de Saint-Genou is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Indre.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only.. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
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.
Department
Indre
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
69 acres (28 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
281 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Indre
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Étang de Saint-Genou holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Saint-Genou covers 69 acres (28 ha) in Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Saint-Genou?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Saint-Genou?+
Night fishing at Étang de Saint-Genou is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Indre..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Saint-Genou?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Saint-Genou under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Saint-Genou from Calais?+
Étang de Saint-Genou is approximately 281 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Saint-Genou?+
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 de l'Indre).
Fishing in Indre, Centre-Val de Loire
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