Étang Perret is a peaceful 34-hectare natural lake in the Ain region offering solid carp potential alongside pike, perch, bream and tench — ideal if you're after a quieter venue away from crowded tourist waters. Night fishing is permitted for carp anglers, making it a proper option for dedicated sessions, though you'll be bank-fishing only as boats are prohibited. Contact AAPPMA de l'Ain to confirm rules before your trip and arrange your day-ticket; at 367 miles from Calais, this is best combined with other Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes venues to justify the distance.
Night fishing at Étang Perret is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Ain's 2026 arrêté only covers specific designated venues (Lac de Barterand, Étangs du Comte, de la Rica, Plan d'eau de Glandieu, La Malourdie casiers 3/4/10, Plan d'eau de Cormoranche, plus Ain/Rhône/Saône river sections). Source: federation-peche-ain.com/parcours-carpes-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang Perret under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Ain departmental card or CHI/EHGO/URNE.
Managed by AAPPMA de l'Ain. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang Perret holds carp, pike, perch, bream, 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 Perret — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de l'Ain. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Étang Perret, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de l'Ain is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang Perret is 367 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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