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Étang des Brosses is a modest 33-hectare reservoir in the Centre region offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish, and pike among its inhabitants—a genuine all-rounder rather than a specialist carp venue. Day fishing only (no night sessions), bank access throughout, and roughly 238 miles from Calais makes this a realistic stop if you're touring central France. You'll need a valid fishing licence and AAPPMA membership from Salbris to fish here.
Night fishing at Étang des Brosses is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Loir-et-Cher is authorised on specific designated plans d'eau. The federation manages a mix of no-kill, night carp, and multipêche étangs. Check peche41.fr/4639-les-plans-d-eau-associatifs.htm for the full list. Source: peche41.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang des Brosses under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Loir-et-Cher departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de Salbris. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang des Brosses 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 des Brosses — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Salbris. 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 de Salbris) 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 des Brosses, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Salbris is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang des Brosses is 238 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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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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