Étang du Milieu is a scenic 35-hectare Jura reservoir offering mixed carp, catfish and pike fishing exclusively from the bank – perfect if you prefer a quieter, intimate venue away from the busier hotspots. Night fishing isn't permitted under local AAPPMA rules, so plan accordingly for day-session tactics on this relatively unexplored water. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from La Brème de l'Ognon (based in Vitreux/Pagney) before fishing.
At 484 miles from Calais, Étang du Milieu requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Étang du Milieu is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Côte-d'Or night carp (1 April–30 November 2026, vignette €15 required) is only permitted on: Plans d'eau de Morteuil (Merceuil), Sablière du Letto rive Ouest (Beire-le-Châtel), Sablière fédérale n°3 (Bressey-sur-Tille), Sablière n°6 (Beire-le-Châtel). This lake is not among them. Source: fedepeche21.com/media/2025/12/Livret-2026_web.pdf p34-35 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Milieu under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA La Brème de l'Ognon (Vitreux/Pagney) / FD 21. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Milieu holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang du Milieu — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Brème de l'Ognon (Vitreux/Pagney) / FD 21. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 La Brème de l'Ognon (Vitreux/Pagney) / FD 21) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang du Milieu, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Brème de l'Ognon (Vitreux/Pagney) / FD 21 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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