Cher · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 30 acres (12 ha)
Cher, Centre-Val de Loire 30 acres (12 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 276mi from Calais
About Étang des 3 Biches
One of Centre-Val de Loire's natural lakes, Étang des 3 Biches in Cher covers 12 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang des 3 Biches holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang des 3 Biches permits night fishing — Night carp permitted. Confirmed in Cher federation list. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 276 miles from Calais, Étang des 3 Biches is a popular destination for anglers exploring Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Department
Cher
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
30 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
276 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Chezal-Benoît
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Étang des 3 Biches 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 des 3 Biches covers 30 acres (12 ha) in Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des 3 Biches?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des 3 Biches?+
Night fishing at Étang des 3 Biches is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirmed in Cher federation list..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des 3 Biches?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des 3 Biches under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des 3 Biches from Calais?+
Étang des 3 Biches is approximately 276 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des 3 Biches?+
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 Chezal-Benoît).
Fishing in Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
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