Formed by damming a river valley in Saône-et-Loire, Grand Étang de Torcy is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 56 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Grand Étang de Torcy is allowed: Authorised on marked zones. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 311 miles from Calais, Grand Étang de Torcy requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
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Grand Étang de Torcy holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 (AAPPMA Le Breuil – Lac de Torcy Vieux) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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