Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire · France · 42 acres (17 ha)
Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire 42 acres (17 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 263mi from Calais
About Étang des Hautes Belles
Étang des Hautes Belles is a small public reservoir in the Maine-et-Loire department of Pays de la Loire, covering 17 hectares (42-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang des Hautes Belles is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang des Hautes Belles lies 263 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Pays de la Loire, a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species.
Department
Maine-et-Loire
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
42 acres (17 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
263 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire
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Étang des Hautes Belles holds carp, pike, perch, 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 (FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang des Hautes Belles?+
Étang des Hautes Belles covers 42 acres (17 ha) in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Hautes Belles?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Hautes Belles?+
Night fishing at Étang des Hautes Belles is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Hautes Belles?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Hautes Belles under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Hautes Belles from Calais?+
Étang des Hautes Belles is approximately 263 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Hautes Belles?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 49 / Fédération Pêche Maine-et-Loire).
Fishing in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire
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