Vendée · Pays de la Loire · France · 1 acres (1 ha)
Vendée, Pays de la Loire 1 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at L'Étang du Premier Pic
L'Étang du Premier Pic is a shallow lowland pond in the Vendée region of Pays de la Loire, offering classic coarse fishing opportunities in this gently rolling Atlantic-facing landscape. This intimate étang is ideal for anglers targeting wary fish in a tranquil rural setting characteristic of western France's wetland areas.
Department
Vendée
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
1 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Vendée
Fishing Rules & Regulations — L'Étang du Premier Pic
Night fishing at L'Étang du Premier Pic is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp fishing allowed only on marked sites defined by prefectural order, not generally permitted
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at L'Étang du Premier Pic.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at L'Étang du Premier Pic 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 Vendée. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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L'Étang du Premier Pic holds carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, pike, perch, crucian carp.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish L'Étang du Premier Pic — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Vendée. Licences are available online before your trip.
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L'Étang du Premier Pic covers 1 acres (1 ha) in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at L'Étang du Premier Pic?+
The water holds carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, pike, perch, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at L'Étang du Premier Pic?+
Night fishing at L'Étang du Premier Pic is subject to local rules. Night carp fishing allowed only on marked sites defined by prefectural order, not generally permitted Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at L'Étang du Premier Pic?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at L'Étang du Premier Pic under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at L'Étang du Premier Pic?+
Boats are not permitted at L'Étang du Premier Pic. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish L'Étang du Premier Pic?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Vendée). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to L'Étang du Premier Pic
To fish L'Étang du Premier Pic, 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 Vendée is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
