Étang du Grand Orient is a small public reservoir in the Aube department of Grand Est, covering 12 hectares (29-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang du Grand Orient — Designated posts only. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang du Grand Orient lies 215 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
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Étang du Grand Orient holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 des Lacs de la Forêt d'Orient) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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