Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 42 acres (17 ha)
Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire 42 acres (17 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 229mi from Calais
About Étang du Briou
One of Centre-Val de Loire's natural lakes, Étang du Briou in Loir-et-Cher covers 17 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Étang du Briou holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang du Briou permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher. — 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.
Étang du Briou lies 229 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.
Department
Loir-et-Cher
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
42 acres (17 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
229 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher
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Étang du Briou holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang du Briou covers 42 acres (17 ha) in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Briou?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Briou?+
Night fishing at Étang du Briou is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Briou?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Briou under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang du Briou from Calais?+
Étang du Briou is approximately 229 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Briou?+
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 du Loir-et-Cher).
Fishing in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
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