Territoire de Belfort · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 3 acres (1 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 317mi from Calais
About Étangs Bel Arbre
Étangs Bel Arbre is a intimate natural lake in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 1 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Étangs Bel Arbre is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 317 miles from Calais, Étangs Bel Arbre requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Territoire de Belfort
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
3 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
317 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Giromagny / secteur Bel Arbre
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Territoire de Belfort and across all of France.
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 Giromagny / secteur Bel Arbre) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étangs Bel Arbre?+
Étangs Bel Arbre covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étangs Bel Arbre?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étangs Bel Arbre?+
Night fishing at Étangs Bel Arbre is not permitted. Highly managed local pond.
Are bivvies allowed at Étangs Bel Arbre?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étangs Bel Arbre under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étangs Bel Arbre from Calais?+
Étangs Bel Arbre is approximately 317 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étangs Bel Arbre?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Giromagny / secteur Bel Arbre).
Fishing in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Territoire de Belfort is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
