Cher · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 15 acres (6 ha)
Cher, Centre-Val de Loire 15 acres (6 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only
About Fishing at Étang Merlin
This 6.2-hectare pond provides a pleasant mid-sized water body in the Centre-Val de Loire landscape with accessible fishing prospects. Carp, tench, bream and pike are resident species; electric boats can be deployed for reaching productive areas, though night fishing is not permitted.
Department
Cher
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
15 acres (6 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang Merlin
Night fishing at Étang Merlin is not permitted. Dept 18 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Rules shown are based on departmental defaults. Confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing.
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Étang Merlin covers 15 acres (6 ha) in Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang Merlin?+
Species information is available to PiscaMaps members.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang Merlin?+
Night fishing at Étang Merlin is not permitted. Dept 18 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang Merlin?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Étang Merlin. Full details including any overnight exemptions are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed at Étang Merlin?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang Merlin. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang Merlin?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA covering Étang Merlin. Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang Merlin
To fish Étang Merlin, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
