Étang du Beuchot is a compact 21-hectare reservoir in Haute-Saône offering solid populations of carp, catfish and tench in a quiet, underpressured setting—around 294 miles south of Calais. Bank fishing only with daylight restrictions means early starts and evening pack-ups, but the intimate size makes it manageable for targeting specific swims. You'll need to contact AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans for access permission and a local fishing licence before your trip.
At 294 miles from Calais, Étang du Beuchot 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 du Beuchot is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Saône requires specific authorisation per annual arrêté. Check the full list in the 2026 arrêté at peche-haute-saone.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche-haute-saone.fr + arrêté DDT/2025 n°403
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Beuchot under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Saône departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Beuchot holds carp, catfish, 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 du Beuchot — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. 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 Lure - Les Aynans) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang du Beuchot, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang du Beuchot is 294 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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