Étang le Marnant is a modest 16.7-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering trout, pike and perch in a peaceful, bank-fishing-only setting — ideal if you fancy a break from carp fishing and want to explore French game fish species. Day fishing only (1st Category regulations), it's situated 302 miles southeast of Calais, making it a destination for a longer road trip rather than a quick weekend jaunt. You'll need to purchase a permit from AAPPMA Luzy – Le Chevesne before fishing.
At 302 miles from Calais, Étang le Marnant requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Étang le Marnant is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Nièvre's authorised night carp venues are: Lac des Settons (1 Feb–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct), Lac de Saint-Agnan (1 Mar–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct, 600m near barrage), Lac de Pannecière (1 Feb–30 Jun, 24 Aug–31 Oct). Lac de Chaumeçon and Étang de Baye are explicitly PROHIBITED. Source: federationdepeche58.fr/parcours-de-peche-3/parcours-carpe-de-nuit-15.html Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang le Marnant under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Nièvre departmental card or EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA Luzy – Le Chevesne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang le Marnant holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang le Marnant — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Luzy – Le Chevesne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Luzy – Le Chevesne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang le Marnant, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Luzy – Le Chevesne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang le Marnant is 302 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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