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Étang du Perray is a compact 14-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering straightforward day-only bank fishing for carp, pike, tench and perch—ideal if you want a quieter, intimate venue without the pressure of larger waters. At 297 miles from Calais, it's a solid destination for a longer trip into central France where you can focus on proper groundwork and exploration. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine; contact them in advance to confirm access and any current rules.
Night fishing at Étang du Perray is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Nièvre's authorised night carp venues are: Lac des Settons (1 Feb–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct), Lac de Saint-Agnan (1 Mar–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct, 600m near barrage), Lac de Pannecière (1 Feb–30 Jun, 24 Aug–31 Oct). Lac de Chaumeçon and Étang de Baye are explicitly PROHIBITED. Source: federationdepeche58.fr/parcours-de-peche-3/parcours-carpe-de-nuit-15.html Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Perray under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Nièvre departmental card or EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang du Perray holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Perray — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine. 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 St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine) 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 Perray, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA St-Amand-en-Puisaye – La Gaule Poyaudine is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang du Perray is 297 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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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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