Étangs de la Grande Chaussée is a compact 10.5-hectare reservoir in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (303 miles from Calais) offering solid carp and tench populations alongside pike and perch in a quiet, unspoiled setting. Bank fishing only with day-fishing restrictions under local AAPPMA rules means early starts and disciplined sessions, but the intimate scale makes for focussed, methodical angling. You'll need to contact AAPPMA Lure – Les Aynans for day-ticket permits and confirm current access arrangements before your trip.
Night fishing at Étangs de la Grande Chaussée is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Saône requires specific authorisation per annual arrêté. Check the full list in the 2026 arrêté at peche-haute-saone.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche-haute-saone.fr + arrêté DDT/2025 n°403
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étangs de la Grande Chaussée under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Saône departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étangs de la Grande Chaussée 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 Étangs de la Grande Chaussée — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. 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 Lure - Les Aynans) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étangs de la Grande Chaussée, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étangs de la Grande Chaussée is 303 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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