Étang du Fourneau is a pristine 30-hectare reservoir in Bourgogne offering excellent pike and perch fishing alongside trout, making it ideal if you fancy a break from carp but want quality sport. Day fishing only (1st Category water) means early starts, but the scenic setting and healthy fish populations reward the effort—it's roughly 285 miles south of Calais. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact Saulieu); bank fishing only, no boats.
At 285 miles from Calais, Étang du Fourneau 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 Fourneau is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Côte-d'Or night carp (1 April–30 November 2026, vignette €15 required) is only permitted on: Plans d'eau de Morteuil (Merceuil), Sablière du Letto rive Ouest (Beire-le-Châtel), Sablière fédérale n°3 (Bressey-sur-Tille), Sablière n°6 (Beire-le-Châtel). This lake is not among them. Source: fedepeche21.com/media/2025/12/Livret-2026_web.pdf p34-35 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Fourneau under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côte-d'Or departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de Saulieu. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Fourneau holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang du Fourneau — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Saulieu. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Saulieu) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang du Fourneau, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Saulieu is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang du Fourneau is 285 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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