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These intimate paired lakes in the Allier countryside offer classic French carp fishing in a quiet, undeveloped setting – perfect if you're after a peaceful trip away from busier waters. Night fishing is permitted, and the 20-hectare system holds carp alongside pike, bream and tench, all accessible from the bank. Located 314 miles from Calais in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, you'll need a French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA de l'Allier – confirm night fishing arrangements directly with them before your visit.
Night fishing at Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Allier night carp is only authorised on specific designated venues per annual arrêté préfectoral. Many Allier venues require advance reservation. Check the current list at federation-peche-allier.fr/les-parcours-peche-de-carpe-de-nuit/ before fishing at night. Source: federation-peche-allier.fr/les-parcours-peche-de-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de l'Allier. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie 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 Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de l'Allier. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie, 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'Allier is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étangs de Montmurier et de la Maillerie is 314 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Allier is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Allier or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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