Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 193 acres (78 ha)
Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 193 acres (78 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 311mi from Calais
About Grand Étang de Venas
Grand Étang de Venas is a medium-sized natural lake in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 78 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Grand Étang de Venas — Night carp fishing all year on reservation. Contact AAPPMA de Cosne d'Allier or federation reservation system.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 311 miles from Calais, Grand Étang de Venas 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
Allier
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
193 acres (78 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
311 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Cosne d'Allier
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Grand Étang de Venas holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Grand Étang de Venas covers 193 acres (78 ha) in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand Étang de Venas?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand Étang de Venas?+
Night fishing at Grand Étang de Venas is permitted. Night carp fishing all year on reservation. Contact AAPPMA de Cosne d'Allier or federation reservation system..
Are bivvies allowed at Grand Étang de Venas?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand Étang de Venas under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Grand Étang de Venas from Calais?+
Grand Étang de Venas is approximately 311 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand Étang de Venas?+
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 Cosne d'Allier).
Fishing in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Allier is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
