Haute-Saône · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 54 acres (22 ha)
Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 54 acres (22 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 303mi from Calais
About Étang des Chênes
One of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté's natural lakes, Étang des Chênes in Haute-Saône covers 22 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang des Chênes holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang des Chênes permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Haute-Saône. — 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 303 miles from Calais, Étang des Chênes 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
Haute-Saône
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
54 acres (22 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
303 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Haute-Saône
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Étang des Chênes 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 Chênes covers 54 acres (22 ha) in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Chênes?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Chênes?+
Night fishing at Étang des Chênes is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Haute-Saône..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Chênes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Chênes under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Chênes from Calais?+
Étang des Chênes is approximately 303 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Chênes?+
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 Haute-Saône).
Fishing in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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