Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 40 acres (16 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 40 acres (16 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 311mi from Calais
About Étang du Grand Beauregard
Étang du Grand Beauregard is a small public reservoir in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 16 hectares (40-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang du Grand Beauregard is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang du Grand Beauregard is 311 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
40 acres (16 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
311 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Saint-Germain-du-Bois – Étangs
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Étang du Grand Beauregard holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 (AAPPMA Saint-Germain-du-Bois – Étangs) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang du Grand Beauregard?+
Étang du Grand Beauregard covers 40 acres (16 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Grand Beauregard?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Grand Beauregard?+
Night fishing at Étang du Grand Beauregard is not permitted. Local AAPPMA rules. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Grand Beauregard?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Grand Beauregard under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang du Grand Beauregard from Calais?+
Étang du Grand Beauregard is approximately 311 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Grand Beauregard?+
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 Saint-Germain-du-Bois – Étangs).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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