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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.
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.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
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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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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