Étang de Salette is a 32-hectare reservoir in the Lancin marsh complex offering solid mixed fishing for carp, catfish, pike and tench, with the bonus of night carp fishing permitted under strict no-kill rules. Located 395 miles south of Calais in Isère, it's bank-only access but ideal if you're exploring the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and want quiet water away from busier venues. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and should check with FD 38 (Fédération de Pêche de l'Isère) for current access and any local AAPPMA membership requirements before your trip.
Étang de Salette is 395 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Étang de Salette is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Isère requires specific authorisation. Only Étang de la Taillat (Meylan) is a permanent parcours. Other sites require annual application submitted before 1 March. Check current authorised sites at peche-isere.com before fishing at night. Source: peche-isere.com/parcours-peche-isere/la-carpe-de-nuit.html
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Salette.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Salette under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FD 38 (Fédération de Pêche de l'Isère). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Salette holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 Salette — you will also need to be affiliated with FD 38 (Fédération de Pêche de l'Isère). 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 (FD 38 (Fédération de Pêche de l'Isère)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Salette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FD 38 (Fédération de Pêche de l'Isère) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Salette is 395 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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