Étang Fortier is a compact 21-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering solid mixed-species fishing with healthy populations of carp, catfish and tench across varied bank swims. Located 274 miles south of Calais, it's a peaceful option for anglers seeking quieter water away from busy tourist destinations, though night fishing isn't permitted here. You'll need to contact AAPPMA de Vitteaux for day-ticket access and current fishing regulations before your visit.
Étang Fortier lies 274 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Night fishing at Étang Fortier is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Côte-d'Or night carp (1 April–30 November 2026, vignette €15 required) is only permitted on: Plans d'eau de Morteuil (Merceuil), Sablière du Letto rive Ouest (Beire-le-Châtel), Sablière fédérale n°3 (Bressey-sur-Tille), Sablière n°6 (Beire-le-Châtel). This lake is not among them. Source: fedepeche21.com/media/2025/12/Livret-2026_web.pdf p34-35 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang Fortier under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côte-d'Or departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de Vitteaux. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang Fortier holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, 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 Fortier — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Vitteaux. 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 de Vitteaux) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang Fortier, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Vitteaux is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang Fortier is 274 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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