The 39-acre reservoir of Étang du Fau sits within the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Étang du Fau holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Étang du Fau operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Étang du Fau lies 269 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments.
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Étang du Fau holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. 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 (FDAAPPMA 86 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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