Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 49 acres (20 ha)
Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 49 acres (20 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 323mi from Calais
About Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux
Set in the Allier department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux is a small natural lake of 20 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-Gérand-de-Vaux is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 323 miles from Calais, Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Allier
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
49 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
323 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux
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Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux 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-Gérand-de-Vaux covers 49 acres (20 ha) in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux?+
Night fishing at Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux from Calais?+
Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux is approximately 323 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux?+
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 Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux).
Fishing in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Allier is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
