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Étang Perdriat is a compact 10.8-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering solid carp, pike, and tench fishing from the bank—perfect for a quieter, focused session away from the crowds. Day fishing only (no night sessions) keeps pressure light, though you'll need to plan your tactics around daylight hours. Purchase a local AAPPMA licence from Luzy – Le Chevesne before fishing, and note this tranquil spot sits roughly 300 miles south of Calais, making it ideal for a multi-venue Burgundy trip.
Étang Perdriat is 300 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Étang Perdriat is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Nièvre's authorised night carp venues are: Lac des Settons (1 Feb–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct), Lac de Saint-Agnan (1 Mar–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct, 600m near barrage), Lac de Pannecière (1 Feb–30 Jun, 24 Aug–31 Oct). Lac de Chaumeçon and Étang de Baye are explicitly PROHIBITED. Source: federationdepeche58.fr/parcours-de-peche-3/parcours-carpe-de-nuit-15.html Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang Perdriat under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Nièvre departmental card or EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA Luzy – Le Chevesne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang Perdriat 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 Perdriat — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Luzy – Le Chevesne. 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 Luzy – Le Chevesne) 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 Perdriat, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Luzy – Le Chevesne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang Perdriat is 300 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Nièvre is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Nièvre or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
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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