Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 57 acres (23 ha)
Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 57 acres (23 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 355mi from Calais
About Grand Étang de Crémille
Set in the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Grand Étang de Crémille is a small natural lake of 23 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 de Crémille is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Puy-de-Dôme.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 355 miles from Calais, Grand Étang de Crémille requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Puy-de-Dôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
57 acres (23 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
355 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Puy-de-Dôme
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Grand Étang de Crémille 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 de Crémille covers 57 acres (23 ha) in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand Étang de Crémille?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand Étang de Crémille?+
Night fishing at Grand Étang de Crémille is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Puy-de-Dôme..
Are bivvies allowed at Grand Étang de Crémille?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand Étang de Crémille under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Grand Étang de Crémille from Calais?+
Grand Étang de Crémille is approximately 355 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand Étang de Crémille?+
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 Puy-de-Dôme).
Fishing in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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