Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 54 acres (22 ha)
Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 54 acres (22 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 344mi from Calais
About Grand Étang de la Roche
Grand Étang de la Roche is a small natural lake in Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 22 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Grand Étang de la Roche — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Creuse.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Grand Étang de la Roche is 344 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Creuse
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
54 acres (22 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
344 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Creuse
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Grand Étang de la Roche 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 la Roche covers 54 acres (22 ha) in Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand Étang de la Roche?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand Étang de la Roche?+
Night fishing at Grand Étang de la Roche is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Creuse..
Are bivvies allowed at Grand Étang de la Roche?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand Étang de la Roche under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Grand Étang de la Roche from Calais?+
Grand Étang de la Roche is approximately 344 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand Étang de la Roche?+
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.
