Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 54 acres (22 ha)
Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 54 acres (22 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 287mi from Calais
About Étang de Servotte
Étang de Servotte is a small natural lake in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 22 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Servotte — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Nièvre.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang de Servotte lies 287 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Department
Nièvre
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
54 acres (22 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
287 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Nièvre
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Étang de Servotte 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 Servotte covers 54 acres (22 ha) in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Servotte?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Servotte?+
Night fishing at Étang de Servotte is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Nièvre..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Servotte?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Servotte under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Servotte from Calais?+
Étang de Servotte is approximately 287 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Servotte?+
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 la Nièvre).
Fishing in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Nièvre is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
