Étang du Guic is a scenic 25-hectare Breton reservoir in Côtes-d'Armor, roughly 295 miles south of Calais, offering bank fishing for pike, perch, and trout in a peaceful rural setting. This first category water is day-fishing only with no night sessions, making it ideal for anglers seeking a leisurely daytime session rather than extended trips. Note: You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA du Trieux to fish here.
Étang du Guic lies 295 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bretagne, a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character.
Night fishing at Étang du Guic is authorised under Côtes-d'Armor regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round on all 2nd category waters in Côtes-d'Armor by blanket prefectoral order. Vegetable/boilie baits only. Immediate release. Bank fishing only, max 100m line. Suspension: one weekend per year at pike opening (late April — check federationpeche22.fr for exact dates). Some plans d'eau require free pre-declaration at federationpeche22.fr. Source: federationpeche22.fr/pecher-en-cotes-darmor/parcours/peche-de-nuit
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang du Guic. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Guic under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côtes-d'Armor card (EHGO). Mandatory online declaration.
Managed by AAPPMA du Trieux / FD Côtes-d'Armor. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Guic 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 Guic — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Trieux / FD Côtes-d'Armor. 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 du Trieux / FD Côtes-d'Armor) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang du Guic, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Trieux / FD Côtes-d'Armor is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang du Guic is 295 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang du Guic — always check the current rules with AAPPMA du Trieux / FD Côtes-d'Armor before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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