Côte-d'Or · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 28 acres (11 ha)
Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 28 acres (11 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 299mi from Calais
About Étang du Milieu
Étang du Milieu is a small public reservoir in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 11 hectares (28-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang du Milieu is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang du Milieu lies 299 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Department
Côte-d'Or
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
28 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
299 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Saulieu
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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 de Saulieu) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang du Milieu?+
Étang du Milieu covers 28 acres (11 ha) in Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Milieu?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Milieu?+
Night fishing at Étang du Milieu is not permitted. Local AAPPMA rules. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Milieu?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Milieu under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang du Milieu from Calais?+
Étang du Milieu is approximately 299 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Milieu?+
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 de Saulieu).
Fishing in Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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