Haute-Saône · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 7 acres (3 ha)
Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 7 acres (3 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 300mi from Calais
About l'Étang de la Dhuys
l'Étang de la Dhuys is a intimate natural lake in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 3 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at l'Étang de la Dhuys is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
l'Étang de la Dhuys is 300 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Haute-Saône
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
7 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
300 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA La Gaule Grayloise
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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 La Gaule Grayloise) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is l'Étang de la Dhuys?+
l'Étang de la Dhuys covers 7 acres (3 ha) in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at l'Étang de la Dhuys?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at l'Étang de la Dhuys?+
Night fishing at l'Étang de la Dhuys is not permitted. Local AAPPMA rules.
Are bivvies allowed at l'Étang de la Dhuys?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at l'Étang de la Dhuys under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is l'Étang de la Dhuys from Calais?+
l'Étang de la Dhuys is approximately 300 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish l'Étang de la Dhuys?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA La Gaule Grayloise).
Fishing in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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