Territoire de Belfort · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 82 acres (33 ha)
Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 82 acres (33 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 321mi from Calais
About Étang des Forges
Étang des Forges is a small public reservoir in the Territoire de Belfort department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 33 hectares (82-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang des Forges — Selected dates only (Feb/March/Oct). Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 321 miles from Calais, Étang des Forges 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
Territoire de Belfort
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
82 acres (33 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
321 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse
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Étang des Forges holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang des Forges?+
Étang des Forges covers 82 acres (33 ha) in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Forges?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Forges?+
Night fishing at Étang des Forges is permitted. Selected dates only (Feb/March/Oct).
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Forges?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Forges under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Forges from Calais?+
Étang des Forges is approximately 321 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Forges?+
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 Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse).
Fishing in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Territoire de Belfort is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
