Étang des Joncs is a compact 16.8-hectare reservoir in Nièvre offering solid opportunities for carp, tench, bream and pike in a quiet, intimate setting—ideal if you want to escape the crowds at busier French venues. Bank fishing only and daylight hours only make this a straightforward day-trip option, roughly 300 miles south of Calais. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine to fish legally.
At 298 miles from Calais, Étang des Joncs is a popular destination for anglers exploring Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Night fishing at Étang des Joncs is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Nièvre's authorised night carp venues are: Lac des Settons (1 Feb–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct), Lac de Saint-Agnan (1 Mar–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct, 600m near barrage), Lac de Pannecière (1 Feb–30 Jun, 24 Aug–31 Oct). Lac de Chaumeçon and Étang de Baye are explicitly PROHIBITED. Source: federationdepeche58.fr/parcours-de-peche-3/parcours-carpe-de-nuit-15.html Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang des Joncs under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Nièvre departmental card or EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang des Joncs holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Joncs — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine. 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 St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang des Joncs, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang des Joncs is 298 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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