Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 49 acres (20 ha)
Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 49 acres (20 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 314mi from Calais
About Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie
Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie is a small natural lake in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 20 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Allier.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 314 miles from Calais, Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Allier
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
49 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
314 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Allier
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Fish Species at Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie
Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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How big is Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie?+
Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie covers 49 acres (20 ha) in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie?+
Night fishing at Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Allier..
Are bivvies allowed at Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie from Calais?+
Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie is approximately 314 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie?+
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 de l'Allier).
Fishing in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Allier is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
