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Étang des Claies is a 31-hectare Jura reservoir offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish and pike alongside quality tench and bream—ideal if you want variety beyond dedicated carp waters. Bank fishing only and strictly no night sessions, so plan daytime sessions around the scenic Bourgogne-Franche-Comté landscape, roughly 337 miles from Calais. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from La Gaule Lédonienne (Lons-le-Saunier) to fish here legally.
Night fishing at Étang des Claies is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Jura's arrêté only covers specific designated venues — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-jura.com/parcours-carpe-de-nuit.html Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang des Claies under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule Lédonienne (Lons-le-Saunier). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang des Claies 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 Claies — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule Lédonienne (Lons-le-Saunier). 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 La Gaule Lédonienne (Lons-le-Saunier)) 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 Claies, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule Lédonienne (Lons-le-Saunier) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang des Claies is 337 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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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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