Étang Schott is a worked-out gravel pit in Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, now a intimate public fishing venue covering 8 hectares. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang Schott is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 309 miles from Calais, Étang Schott requires a longer journey from the UK, but Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — rewards the trip.
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Étang Schott holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 locale Bas-Rhin) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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