Étang Leduc is a solid 47-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering excellent prospects for carp alongside catfish, pike and zander, with productive margins and weed beds ideal for stalking. Day fishing only (no night sessions), so plan for daytime sessions around 311 miles from Calais, with bank access throughout. You'll need an AAPPMA licence from Le Creusot–Torcy Neuf and should contact them in advance to confirm seasonal access and peg availability.
Night fishing at Étang Leduc is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Saône-et-Loire's 2026 arrêté only covers specifically designated sites — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang Leduc under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard bivouac rules apply on night carp weekends.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE). Night carp weekends only: Friday evening to Monday morning, 1 June–31 October.
Managed by AAPPMA Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf / Leduc. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Saône-et-Loire and across all of France.
Étang Leduc holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 Leduc — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf / Leduc. Licences are available online before your trip.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Étang Leduc and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
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 Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf / Leduc) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang Leduc, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Le Creusot – Torcy Neuf / Leduc is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang Leduc is 311 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Saône-et-Loire is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Saône-et-Loire or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
Other public fishing venues near Étang Leduc on PiscaMaps: