Étang Millot is a compact 10-hectare reservoir in Bourgogne offering solid carp and tench prospects for bank anglers, located around 304 miles south of Calais in Saône-et-Loire. Day fishing only under local AAPPMA rules means you'll need to plan sessions carefully, though the intimate size makes it manageable from the bank. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA Cuisery – Étangs permit to fish here.
At 304 miles from Calais, Étang Millot 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 Millot 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 Millot under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA Cuisery – Étangs. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang Millot holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Millot — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Cuisery – Étangs. 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 Cuisery – Étangs) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang Millot, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Cuisery – Étangs is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang Millot is 304 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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