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Étang Nord is a compact 10.6-hectare reservoir in Haute-Vienne offering solid carp fishing alongside pike and tench in a peaceful rural setting—ideal if you prefer intimate, less-pressured water over massive venues. Day-fishing only and bank access keeps things straightforward, though the 370-mile distance from Calais makes this a expedition best combined with other regional waters. You'll need to purchase a fishing licence and contact AAPPMA 87 or the local AAPPMA before your trip to confirm access and current conditions.
Night fishing at Étang Nord is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Vienne is authorised on specific designated sites per annual arrêté. The federation manages 9 conceded plans d'eau in the department. Check federation-peche87.com for the current list of night carp sites. Source: federation-peche87.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang Nord under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Vienne departmental card.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 87 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang Nord holds carp, pike, perch, tench, black bass. 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 Nord — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 87 / AAPPMA locale. 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 (FDAAPPMA 87 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Étang Nord, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 87 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang Nord is 370 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Haute-Vienne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Haute-Vienne or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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