Étang de Saint-Pardoux is a large public reservoir in the Haute-Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 319 hectares (788-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de Saint-Pardoux is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Petrol (Seasonal) & Electric. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 340 miles from Calais, Étang de Saint-Pardoux requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
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Étang de Saint-Pardoux holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream, black bass. 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 (FDAAPPMA 87 / Fédération Pêche 87) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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