Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 148 acres (60 ha)
Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 148 acres (60 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 372mi from Calais
About Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe
Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe is a medium-sized natural lake in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 60 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench and Catfish, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe is 372 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
Dordogne
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
148 acres (60 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
372 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Dordogne
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Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench, catfish. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe covers 148 acres (60 ha) in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench, Catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe?+
Night fishing at Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Dordogne..
Are bivvies allowed at Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe from Calais?+
Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe is approximately 372 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand Étang de Saint-Estèphe?+
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 Dordogne).
Fishing in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Dordogne 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.
