Formed by damming a river valley in Mayenne, Étang des Noës is a small public reservoir covering 14 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Pays de la Loire. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Étang des Noës, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Étang des Noës lies 189 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.
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Étang des Noës holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 53 / Fédération Pêche Mayenne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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