Calvados, Normandie 74 acres (30 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 159mi from Calais
About Étang du Rosel
Étang du Rosel is a small natural lake in Calvados, Normandie, covering 30 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang du Rosel — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Calvados.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang du Rosel lies 159 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Normandie, one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
Department
Calvados
Region
Normandie
Water Type
Lake
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
159 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Calvados
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Étang du Rosel holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang du Rosel covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Calvados, Normandie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Rosel?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Rosel?+
Night fishing at Étang du Rosel is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Calvados..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Rosel?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Rosel under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang du Rosel from Calais?+
Étang du Rosel is approximately 159 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Rosel?+
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 du Calvados).
Fishing in Calvados, Normandie
Calvados is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Normandie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
