The 35-acre reservoir of Gros Étang sits within the Territoire de Belfort department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Gros Étang holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Gros Étang operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 332 miles from Calais, Gros 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.
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Territoire de Belfort and across all of France.
Gros Étang holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Gros Étang and over 4,000 French venues.
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 Giromagny / secteur Vosges du Sud) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Territoire de Belfort is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
Other public fishing venues near Gros Étang on PiscaMaps: