Yvelines · Île-de-France · France · 64 acres (26 ha)
Yvelines, Île-de-France 64 acres (26 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 156mi from Calais
About Étang des Vallées
One of Île-de-France's natural lakes, Étang des Vallées in Yvelines covers 26 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang des Vallées holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang des Vallées permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted on designated sectors. Check with AAPPMA des Yvelines. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 156 miles from Calais, Étang des Vallées is a popular destination for anglers exploring Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Department
Yvelines
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Lake
Size
64 acres (26 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
156 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Yvelines
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Yvelines and across all of France.
Étang des Vallées holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
Full details available to PiscaMaps members
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Étang des Vallées and over 4,000 French venues.
Étang des Vallées covers 64 acres (26 ha) in Yvelines, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Vallées?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Vallées?+
Night fishing at Étang des Vallées is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted on designated sectors. Check with AAPPMA des Yvelines..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Vallées?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Vallées under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Vallées from Calais?+
Étang des Vallées is approximately 156 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Vallées?+
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 Yvelines).
Fishing in Yvelines, Île-de-France
Yvelines is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Île-de-France departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
