Côte-d'Or · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 8 acres (3 ha)
Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 8 acres (3 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted 250mi from Calais
About l'Étang des Petites Palles
l'Étang des Petites Palles is a intimate public water in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at l'Étang des Petites Palles is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
l'Étang des Petites Palles lies 250 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Department
Côte-d'Or
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
8 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
250 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA La Truite Beaunoise
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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 Truite Beaunoise) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is l'Étang des Petites Palles?+
l'Étang des Petites Palles covers 8 acres (3 ha) in Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at l'Étang des Petites Palles?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at l'Étang des Petites Palles?+
Night fishing at l'Étang des Petites Palles is not permitted. Local AAPPMA rules. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at l'Étang des Petites Palles?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at l'Étang des Petites Palles under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is l'Étang des Petites Palles from Calais?+
l'Étang des Petites Palles is approximately 250 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish l'Étang des Petites Palles?+
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 Truite Beaunoise).
Fishing in Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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