Moselle, Grand Est 30 acres (12 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 239mi from Calais
About Étang des Bruyères
Étang des Bruyères is a small natural lake in Moselle, Grand Est, covering 12 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang des Bruyères — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Moselle.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang des Bruyères lies 239 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Department
Moselle
Region
Grand Est
Water Type
Lake
Size
30 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
239 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Moselle
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Étang des Bruyères 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 Bruyères covers 30 acres (12 ha) in Moselle, Grand Est, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Bruyères?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Bruyères?+
Night fishing at Étang des Bruyères is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Moselle..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Bruyères?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Bruyères under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Bruyères from Calais?+
Étang des Bruyères is approximately 239 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Bruyères?+
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 Moselle).
Fishing in Moselle, Grand Est
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