Grand Étang is a scenic 48-hectare Jura reservoir offering solid mixed fishing with healthy populations of carp, catfish and pike in a peaceful mountain setting, 297 miles south-east of Calais. Day fishing only (no night sessions), so you'll need to plan accordingly, though the bank-only access keeps crowds manageable for dedicated anglers. Contact AAPPMA Le Brochet de l'Ognon in Thervay for your fishing permit and latest venue conditions before travelling.
At 480 miles from Calais, Grand Étang 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.
Night fishing at Grand Étang is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Côte-d'Or night carp (1 April–30 November 2026, vignette €15 required) is only permitted on: Plans d'eau de Morteuil (Merceuil), Sablière du Letto rive Ouest (Beire-le-Châtel), Sablière fédérale n°3 (Bressey-sur-Tille), Sablière n°6 (Beire-le-Châtel). This lake is not among them. Source: fedepeche21.com/media/2025/12/Livret-2026_web.pdf p34-35 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Grand Étang under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Le Brochet de l'Ognon (Thervay) / FD 21. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Grand Étang holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Le Brochet de l'Ognon (Thervay) / FD 21. 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 (AAPPMA Le Brochet de l'Ognon (Thervay) / FD 21) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Grand Étang, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Le Brochet de l'Ognon (Thervay) / FD 21 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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