Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France · France · 53 acres (21 ha)
Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France 53 acres (21 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 196mi from Calais
About Étang des Varennes
Étang des Varennes is a small public reservoir in the Seine-et-Marne department of Île-de-France, covering 21 hectares (53-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 Varennes is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang des Varennes lies 196 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Department
Seine-et-Marne
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
53 acres (21 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
196 miles
Managed by
FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne
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Étang des Varennes 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 (FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang des Varennes?+
Étang des Varennes covers 53 acres (21 ha) in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Varennes?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Varennes?+
Night fishing at Étang des Varennes is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Varennes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Varennes under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Varennes from Calais?+
Étang des Varennes is approximately 196 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Varennes?+
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 (FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne).
Fishing in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France
Seine-et-Marne 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.
