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Étang de Torcy Neuf is a substantial 148-hectare reservoir in Bourgogne offering excellent mixed fishing, with carp and catfish as standout species across diverse habitats. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, giving you flexibility for extended sessions, and electric boats are allowed—useful for exploring this sizeable water. You'll need a French fishing licence and permit from AAPPMA Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf; at 311 miles from Calais, plan a 5+ hour drive but the variety and size make it worth the journey.
Night fishing at Étang de Torcy Neuf is authorised under Saône-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed. Season: 1 March–31 December. Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing only. Immediate release. No silure/sandre at night. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/extrait-de-la-reglementation/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Étang de Torcy Neuf. Boats permitted for day fishing on this 149ha mining heritage lake. Boats forbidden for night carp (bank only at night).
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Torcy Neuf under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard bivouac rules apply on night carp weekends.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card. Standard CHI reciprocity. Night carp: Friday evening to Monday morning, 1 June–31 October only.
Managed by AAPPMA Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf / Leduc. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Torcy Neuf 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 Torcy Neuf — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf / Leduc. 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 (AAPPMA Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf / Leduc) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Étang de Torcy Neuf, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf / Leduc is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Torcy Neuf is 311 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Torcy Neuf — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf / Leduc before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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