Bas-Rhin, Grand Est 86 acres (35 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 306mi from Calais
About Étang Fédéral
Étang Fédéral is a small natural lake in Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, covering 35 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 Fédéral — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Bas-Rhin.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 306 miles from Calais, Étang Fédéral requires a longer journey from the UK, but Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Bas-Rhin
Region
Grand Est
Water Type
Lake
Size
86 acres (35 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
306 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Bas-Rhin
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Étang Fédéral covers 86 acres (35 ha) in Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang Fédéral?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang Fédéral?+
Night fishing at Étang Fédéral is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Bas-Rhin..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang Fédéral?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang Fédéral under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang Fédéral from Calais?+
Étang Fédéral is approximately 306 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang Fédéral?+
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 Bas-Rhin).
Fishing in Bas-Rhin, Grand Est
Bas-Rhin 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.
