Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire 27 acres (11 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 236mi from Calais
About Étang du Joinchet
Set in the Loir-et-Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, Étang du Joinchet is a small natural lake of 11 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang du Joinchet is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 236 miles from Calais, Étang du Joinchet is a popular destination for anglers exploring Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Department
Loir-et-Cher
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Lake
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
236 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher
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Étang du Joinchet holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang du Joinchet covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Joinchet?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Joinchet?+
Night fishing at Étang du Joinchet is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Loir-et-Cher..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Joinchet?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Joinchet under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang du Joinchet from Calais?+
Étang du Joinchet is approximately 236 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Joinchet?+
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 du Loir-et-Cher).
Fishing in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Loir-et-Cher is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Centre-Val de Loire departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
