Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 40 acres (16 ha)
Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 40 acres (16 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 216mi from Calais
About la Plaine d'Épisy
la Plaine d'Épisy is a small public reservoir in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 16 hectares (39-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at la Plaine d'Épisy — Authorised on marked zones. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
la Plaine d'Épisy lies 216 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
Yonne
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
40 acres (16 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
216 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Sens / Villeneuve-sur-Yonne – secteur nord
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la Plaine d'Épisy holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 Sens / Villeneuve-sur-Yonne – secteur nord) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is la Plaine d'Épisy?+
la Plaine d'Épisy covers 40 acres (16 ha) in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at la Plaine d'Épisy?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at la Plaine d'Épisy?+
Night fishing at la Plaine d'Épisy is permitted. Authorised on marked zones.
Are bivvies allowed at la Plaine d'Épisy?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at la Plaine d'Épisy under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is la Plaine d'Épisy from Calais?+
la Plaine d'Épisy is approximately 216 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish la Plaine d'Épisy?+
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 Sens / Villeneuve-sur-Yonne – secteur nord).
Fishing in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Yonne 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.
