Étang des Salles is a scenic 35-hectare Breton reservoir offering solid carp, tench and bream fishing from the bank in a peaceful rural setting, roughly 295 miles southwest of Calais. Day-fishing only (no night sessions), so it's ideal if you're exploring multiple venues during a trip, with pike and zander adding variety between carp sessions. You'll need a French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA de Guerlédan or FD Côtes-d'Armor to fish here — check current requirements before travel.
Étang des Salles lies 295 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bretagne, a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character.
Night fishing at Étang des Salles is authorised under Côtes-d'Armor regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round on all 2nd category waters in Côtes-d'Armor by blanket prefectoral order. Vegetable/boilie baits only. Immediate release. Bank fishing only, max 100m line. Suspension: one weekend per year at pike opening (late April — check federationpeche22.fr for exact dates). Some plans d'eau require free pre-declaration at federationpeche22.fr. Source: federationpeche22.fr/pecher-en-cotes-darmor/parcours/peche-de-nuit
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang des Salles. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang des Salles under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côtes-d'Armor card (EHGO). Mandatory online declaration.
Managed by AAPPMA de Guerlédan / FD Côtes-d'Armor. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang des Salles holds carp, pike, perch, zander, 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 Salles — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Guerlédan / FD Côtes-d'Armor. 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 de Guerlédan / FD Côtes-d'Armor) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang des Salles, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Guerlédan / FD Côtes-d'Armor is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang des Salles is 295 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang des Salles — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Guerlédan / FD Côtes-d'Armor before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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