Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 38 acres (15 ha)
Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 38 acres (15 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 307mi from Calais
About Étang de Villers Rotin
Étang de Villers Rotin is a small public reservoir in the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 15 hectares (38-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de Villers Rotin is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 307 miles from Calais, Étang de Villers Rotin requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Jura
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
38 acres (15 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
307 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA La Brème de l'Ognon (Vitreux/Pagney)
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Étang de Villers Rotin holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 (AAPPMA La Brème de l'Ognon (Vitreux/Pagney)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang de Villers Rotin?+
Étang de Villers Rotin covers 38 acres (15 ha) in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Villers Rotin?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Villers Rotin?+
Night fishing at Étang de Villers Rotin is not permitted. Local AAPPMA rules. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Villers Rotin?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Villers Rotin under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Villers Rotin from Calais?+
Étang de Villers Rotin is approximately 307 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Villers Rotin?+
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 La Brème de l'Ognon (Vitreux/Pagney)).
Fishing in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Jura 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.
