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This shallow lowland pond in the Dordogne region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine offers a peaceful setting for coarse fishing in the gently rolling countryside of southwestern France. The calm waters are ideal for targeting native French coarse fish species in a typical rural pond environment.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Grand étang du passage d’eau de crue des Granges.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Grand étang du passage d’eau de crue des Granges 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 Dordogne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Grand étang du passage d’eau de crue des Granges holds carp, roach, rudd, tench, pike, perch, crucian carp, 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 du passage d’eau de crue des Granges — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Dordogne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Grand étang du passage d’eau de crue des Granges, 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 Dordogne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Dordogne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Dordogne or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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