Étangs Neufs de Neuillay-les-Bois is a compact 15-hectare natural lake in Indre offering genuine night carp fishing—a real bonus for UK anglers used to restrictions at home. The intimate setting holds carp, pike, perch, bream and tench across mixed habitat, though bank fishing only means you'll need to work the margins and shallows carefully. Located 286 miles south of Calais in the quiet Centre-Val de Loire region, it's ideal for a longer French break combining multiple waters. You'll need an AAPPMA de l'Indre day ticket and should confirm current night fishing rules before arrival, as these can change seasonally.
Étangs Neufs de Neuillay-les-Bois lies 286 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Night fishing at Étangs Neufs de Neuillay-les-Bois 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 Neufs de Neuillay-les-Bois under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de l'Indre. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étangs Neufs de Neuillay-les-Bois 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 Neufs de Neuillay-les-Bois — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de l'Indre. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Étangs Neufs de Neuillay-les-Bois, 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'Indre is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étangs Neufs de Neuillay-les-Bois is 286 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Étangs Neufs de Neuillay-les-Bois — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de l'Indre before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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