Haute-Saône · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 75 acres (31 ha)
Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 75 acres (31 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 298mi from Calais
About Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux
Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux is a small public reservoir in the Haute-Saône department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 31 hectares (75-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux lies 298 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
Haute-Saône
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
75 acres (31 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
298 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Lure - Les Aynans
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Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 de Lure - Les Aynans) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux?+
Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux covers 75 acres (31 ha) in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux?+
Night fishing at Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux is not permitted. Local AAPPMA rules. Daylight only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux from Calais?+
Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux is approximately 298 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Vy-le-Ferroux?+
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 Lure - Les Aynans).
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