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Grand Étang de la Jemaye is a scenic 21.8-hectare reservoir in Dordogne offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike, tench and bream in a peaceful, bank-fishing-only setting. Day fishing only (no night sessions), so it suits those wanting a relaxed pace rather than round-the-clock campaigns — roughly 407 miles from Calais, making it a destination for those exploring southwestern France. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket or membership; contact FDAAPPMA 24 for current regulations and access details.
Night fishing at Grand Étang de la Jemaye is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Dordogne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche-dordogne.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche-dordogne.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Grand Étang de la Jemaye under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 24 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Grand Étang de la Jemaye holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Grand Étang de la Jemaye — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 24 / AAPPMA locale. 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 (FDAAPPMA 24 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Grand Étang de la Jemaye, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 24 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Dordogne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Dordogne or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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