Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 42 acres (17 ha)
Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 42 acres (17 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 329mi from Calais
About Grand Étang d'Herculat
Set in the Creuse department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Grand Étang d'Herculat is a small natural lake of 17 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 Grand Étang d'Herculat is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Creuse.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 329 miles from Calais, Grand Étang d'Herculat requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Creuse
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
42 acres (17 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
329 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Creuse
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Grand Étang d'Herculat 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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Grand Étang d'Herculat covers 42 acres (17 ha) in Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand Étang d'Herculat?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand Étang d'Herculat?+
Night fishing at Grand Étang d'Herculat is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Creuse..
Are bivvies allowed at Grand Étang d'Herculat?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand Étang d'Herculat under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Grand Étang d'Herculat from Calais?+
Grand Étang d'Herculat is approximately 329 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand Étang d'Herculat?+
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 la Creuse).
Fishing in Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Creuse is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
