Sarthe · Pays de la Loire · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Sarthe, Pays de la Loire 3 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing
About Fishing at Étang Municipal
A modest 1.4-hectare pond set in the Sarthe countryside, offering a peaceful setting typical of rural French stillwaters. Expect to find carp, tench, and bream; night fishing is permitted on a partial basis and bank access is straightforward, though boats are not allowed.
Department
Sarthe
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
3 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA de Saint-Jean-de-la-Motte
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang Municipal
Night fishing at Étang Municipal is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 72 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang Municipal.
Managed by AAPPMA de Saint-Jean-de-la-Motte. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Rules shown are based on departmental defaults. Confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing.
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Étang Municipal covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang Municipal?+
Species information is available to PiscaMaps members.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang Municipal?+
Night fishing at Étang Municipal is subject to local rules. Dept 72 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 Municipal?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Étang Municipal. Full details including any overnight exemptions are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed at Étang Municipal?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang Municipal. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang Municipal?+
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 (AAPPMA de Saint-Jean-de-la-Motte). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang Municipal
To fish Étang Municipal, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Saint-Jean-de-la-Motte is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
