Étang du Puits is a substantial 116-hectare reservoir in Loiret offering excellent mixed fishing with solid carp and catfish populations alongside pike, zander and tench. Night fishing is permitted on the dam only, and the venue allows both petrol and electric boats, opening up wider exploration of this diverse water. Located 233 miles south of Calais, you'll need to contact AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais for permit requirements and confirm current access conditions before your trip.
Étang du Puits lies 233 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Night fishing at Étang du Puits is authorised under Loiret regulations. Night carp confirmed — Étang du Puits (Cerdon-du-Loiret), on the digue section only. Year-round, no-kill, vegetable baits only, bank fishing. Source: federationpeche45.fr/6247-les-parcours-specifiques-no-kill-cdn-.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang du Puits. Bateaux amorceurs and rowing boats forbidden. Bank fishing only.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Puits under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies on designated night carp bank sectors.
Required permits & cards: Loiret or Cher departmental card. Verify exact jurisdiction locally.
Managed by AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Puits 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 Puits — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais. 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 Le Sandre Orléanais) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang du Puits, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang du Puits is 233 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang du Puits — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Le Sandre Orléanais before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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