Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 80 acres (32 ha)
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire 80 acres (32 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 246mi from Calais
About Étang du Val Joyeux
Étang du Val Joyeux is a small public reservoir in the Indre-et-Loire department of Centre-Val de Loire, covering 32 hectares (80-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang du Val Joyeux is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 246 miles from Calais, Étang du Val Joyeux is a popular destination for anglers exploring Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Department
Indre-et-Loire
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
80 acres (32 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
246 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Château-la-Vallière
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Étang du Val Joyeux holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 de Château-la-Vallière) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang du Val Joyeux?+
Étang du Val Joyeux covers 80 acres (32 ha) in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Val Joyeux?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Val Joyeux?+
Night fishing at Étang du Val Joyeux is not permitted. Leisure/Camping focus. Day only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Val Joyeux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Val Joyeux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang du Val Joyeux from Calais?+
Étang du Val Joyeux is approximately 246 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Val Joyeux?+
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 de Château-la-Vallière).
Fishing in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
Indre-et-Loire is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Centre-Val de Loire departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
