This 17-hectare first-category reservoir near Saulieu offers bank fishing for pike, perch, and trout in a peaceful Burgundy setting—ideal if you fancy a break from carp but want solid predator sport. Day fishing only (no night sessions), so it suits anglers seeking quality daylight sessions rather than marathon campaigns, around 275 miles from Calais. Contact the local AAPPMA de Saulieu for access permits and current regulations before planning your visit.
Night fishing at Étang Morin 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 Morin 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 Saulieu. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang Morin 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 Morin — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Saulieu. 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 de Saulieu) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang Morin, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Saulieu is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang Morin is 275 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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