Étang du Bourg is a modest 17-hectare village pond in Loiret offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, tench and bream in a peaceful, rural setting—ideal if you're seeking a quieter alternative to busier French waters. Day fishing only and bank access means you'll need to be organised with your sessions, but the mixed species makes this a characterful spot worth exploring on a wider Loire Valley trip. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from Le Sandre Orléanais (based in nearby Orléans), roughly 220 miles south of Calais.
Étang du Bourg lies 222 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Night fishing at Étang du Bourg is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Loiret night carp is only authorised on: the entire Loire river, Lac des Closiers, Étang des Grèves (Beaulieu), Étang du Puits (Cerdon, digue only), Canal de Briare sections, and Île Charlemagne (Orléans, AAPPMA dates). Source: federationpeche45.fr/6247-les-parcours-specifiques-no-kill-cdn-.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Managed by AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Bourg holds carp, 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 Bourg — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais. 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 Le Sandre Orléanais) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang du Bourg, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang du Bourg is 222 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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