Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 12 acres (5 ha)
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire 12 acres (5 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Grand Étang des Hussardières
Grand Étang des Hussardières is a shallow lowland pond located in Indre-et-Loire in the Centre-Val de Loire region, offering classic coarse fishing in a rural setting. This productive étang is well-suited to anglers targeting established populations of traditional French pond fish.
Department
Indre-et-Loire
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
12 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Grand Étang des Hussardières
Night fishing at Grand Étang des Hussardières is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 37 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Grand Étang des Hussardières.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Grand Étang des Hussardières under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Grand Étang des Hussardières holds carp, tench, pike, perch, roach, bream, crucian carp, catfish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Grand Étang des Hussardières — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Grand Étang des Hussardières covers 12 acres (5 ha) in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand Étang des Hussardières?+
The water holds carp, tench, pike, perch, roach, bream, crucian carp, catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand Étang des Hussardières?+
Night fishing at Grand Étang des Hussardières is subject to local rules. Dept 37 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Grand Étang des Hussardières?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand Étang des Hussardières under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Grand Étang des Hussardières?+
Boats are not permitted at Grand Étang des Hussardières. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand Étang des Hussardières?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Grand Étang des Hussardières
To fish Grand Étang des Hussardières, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
