Seine-Maritime · Normandie · France · 6 acres (3 ha)
Seine-Maritime, Normandie 6 acres (3 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Les Étangs de l'Andelle
Les Étangs de l'Andelle is a shallow lowland pond complex in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, offering classic coarse fishing in a peaceful Norman setting. This tranquil water is ideal for anglers targeting common freshwater species in an accessible rural environment.
Department
Seine-Maritime
Region
Normandie
Water Type
Water
Size
6 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA de Forges-les-Eaux
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Les Étangs de l'Andelle
Night fishing at Les Étangs de l'Andelle is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 76 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Les Étangs de l'Andelle.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Les Étangs de l'Andelle 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 AAPPMA de Forges-les-Eaux. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Les Étangs de l'Andelle holds carp, roach, rudd, bream, tench, pike, perch, crucian carp. 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 Étangs de l'Andelle — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Forges-les-Eaux. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Les Étangs de l'Andelle covers 6 acres (3 ha) in Seine-Maritime, Normandie, France.
What fish can I catch at Les Étangs de l'Andelle?+
The water holds Carp, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Tench, Pike, Perch, Crucian Carp. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Les Étangs de l'Andelle?+
Night fishing at Les Étangs de l'Andelle is subject to local rules. Dept 76 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Les Étangs de l'Andelle?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Les Étangs de l'Andelle 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 Les Étangs de l'Andelle?+
Boats are not permitted at Les Étangs de l'Andelle. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Les Étangs de l'Andelle?+
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 (AAPPMA de Forges-les-Eaux). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Les Étangs de l'Andelle
To fish Les Étangs de l'Andelle, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Forges-les-Eaux is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
