Étangs des Justices, Indre
This modest 14-hectare reservoir in the Brenne region offers solid carp fishing alongside pike and perch in a peaceful, low-pressure setting—ideal if you want to escape the busier venues. Bank fishing only with day-use restrictions means early starts and sunset departures, so plan your sessions accordingly. Around 288 miles from Calais, you'll need the local AAPPMA permit from Mézières-en-Brenne before fishing.
Night fishing at Étangs des Justices is authorised under Indre regulations. Night carp confirmed. Indre (36) has a blanket prefectoral authorisation (arrêté n°36-2007-12-08-003) permitting night carp on ALL public 2nd category waters across the department. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: federationpeche18.fr + arrêté n°36-2007-12-08-003
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étangs des Justices under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de Mézières-en-Brenne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étangs des Justices 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 des Justices — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Mézières-en-Brenne. 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 de Mézières-en-Brenne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étangs des Justices, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Mézières-en-Brenne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étangs des Justices is 288 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étangs des Justices — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Mézières-en-Brenne before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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