Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 67 acres (27 ha)
Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 67 acres (27 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 313mi from Calais
About Étang des Gâts
Étang des Gâts is a small natural lake in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 27 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 Gâts — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang des Gâts is 313 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Deux-Sèvres
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
67 acres (27 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
313 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres
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Étang des Gâts 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 Gâts covers 67 acres (27 ha) in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Gâts?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Gâts?+
Night fishing at Étang des Gâts is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Gâts?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Gâts under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Gâts from Calais?+
Étang des Gâts is approximately 313 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Gâts?+
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 des Deux-Sèvres).
Fishing in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Deux-Sèvres is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
