Meurthe-et-Moselle · Grand Est · France · 20 acres (8 ha)
Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est 20 acres (8 ha) Gravel pit No night fishing Bivvy permitted 251mi from Calais
About Étang du Pont
Étang du Pont is a worked-out gravel pit in Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, now a intimate public fishing venue covering 8 hectares. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang du Pont is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang du Pont lies 251 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Department
Meurthe-et-Moselle
Region
Grand Est
Water Type
Gravel pit
Size
20 acres (8 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
251 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle
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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 locale Meurthe-et-Moselle) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang du Pont?+
Étang du Pont covers 20 acres (8 ha) in Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Pont?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Pont?+
Night fishing at Étang du Pont is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Pont?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Pont under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang du Pont from Calais?+
Étang du Pont is approximately 251 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Pont?+
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 locale Meurthe-et-Moselle).
Fishing in Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est
Meurthe-et-Moselle is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Grand Est departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
