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This 10-hectare pond offers a spacious stillwater fishery set within the Grand Est landscape, providing good depth and natural features for fish populations. Night fishing is permitted here, and electric boats are allowed, giving you flexibility for exploring different swims and targeting species such as carp, pike, and bream across the season.
Night fishing at Grande étang René Boury is authorised under Meurthe-et-Moselle regulations. Open for night fishing of carp from 1 April to 31 October
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Grande étang René Boury 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 Meurthe-et-Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Rules shown are based on departmental defaults. Confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing.
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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 Grande étang René Boury, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Meurthe-et-Moselle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Grande étang René Boury — always check the current rules with Fédération de Meurthe-et-Moselle before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Meurthe-et-Moselle is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Meurthe-et-Moselle or explore all of Grand Est.
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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