Étangs des Maures

About Étangs des Maures

Set in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Étangs des Maures is a small natural lake of 30 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.

For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étangs des Maures is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Var.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.

Étangs des Maures is 566 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.

Fish Species at Étangs des Maures

Étangs des Maures holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big is Étangs des Maures?+
  Étangs des Maures covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
• What fish can I catch at Étangs des Maures?+
  The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
• Is night fishing allowed at Étangs des Maures?+
  Night fishing at Étangs des Maures is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Var..
• Are bivvies allowed at Étangs des Maures?+
  Bivvy camping is permitted at Étangs des Maures under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
• How far is Étangs des Maures from Calais?+
  Étangs des Maures is approximately 566 miles from Calais by road.
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étangs des Maures?+
  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 du Var).

Fishing in Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Var is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.

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Nearby Fishing Lakes

Other public fishing venues near Étangs des Maures on PiscaMaps:

• Lac Redon, Var
• Retenue de la Verne, Var
• Lac des Escarcets, Var
• Lacs de l'Endre et de la Rimade, Var
• Lac de Sainte-Suzanne, Var
• Lac de Carcès, Var
• Lac du Trapan, Var
• Étangs de Sauvebonne, Var
• Lac de l'Endre, Var
• Étang des Pesquiers, Var
• Lac de Meaulx, Alpes-Maritimes
• Lac de l'Arèna, Var