Étang de Torcy Vieux is a solid 56-hectare natural lake in Burgundy holding a genuine mixed coarse fishery — carp, pike, perch, zander, bream and tench — making it ideal if you want variety alongside your carp sessions. Night fishing is permitted March to December, though bank access only (no boats) means you'll need to read the margins and shallows carefully; the lake rewards patient stalking and margin work. At 311 miles from Calais, it's a serious road trip, but worth the drive if you're basing yourself in Burgundy. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership with Le Breuil — La Gaule du Breuil; confirm night-fishing access directly with the club before your trip.
Night fishing at Étang de Torcy Vieux is authorised under Saône-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed — Étang de Torcy Vieux is explicitly named in the Saône-et-Loire arrêté ('les étangs de Torcy le Vieux'). Season: 1 March–31 December. Entire lake open (~0.8km bank zone historically). Navigation permitted but no motors (Canal du Centre feeder lake — VNF authorisation required for navigation). Bank fishing only. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Silure and sandre strictly prohibited at night. Immediate release — no keep-sack. Carpe >60cm: no live transport. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr (Arrêté 2026-0031-DDT) Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/extrait-de-la-reglementation/
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Torcy Vieux. No boats. Bank fishing only.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Torcy Vieux under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Le Breuil — La Gaule du Breuil. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Torcy Vieux holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, tench. 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 Vieux — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Le Breuil — La Gaule du Breuil. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Étang de Torcy Vieux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Le Breuil — La Gaule du Breuil is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Torcy Vieux is 311 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Torcy Vieux — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Le Breuil — La Gaule du Breuil before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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