Les Genièvres is a compact 26-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike, tench and bream — ideal for a focused bank-fishing break around 305 miles from Calais. Day fishing only (no night sessions under local AAPPMA rules), so plan accordingly, though the intimate size makes intensive daytime sessions rewarding. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from Saint-Germain-du-Bois – Étangs and a French fishing licence to fish here.
Night fishing at les Genièvres is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Saône-et-Loire's 2026 arrêté only covers specifically designated sites — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at les Genièvres under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA Saint-Germain-du-Bois – Étangs. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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les Genièvres holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish les Genièvres — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Saint-Germain-du-Bois – Étangs. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Saint-Germain-du-Bois – Étangs) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish les Genièvres, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Saint-Germain-du-Bois – Étangs is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. les Genièvres is 305 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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