Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France · France · 23 acres (9 ha)
Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France 23 acres (9 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Les Étiais
Les Étiais is a lowland lake in Pas-de-Calais, in the Hauts-de-France region near the Belgian border, offering anglers accessible fishing in the flat, agricultural landscape of northern France. This peaceful water is ideal for targeting coarse fish species in a region known for its network of productive lowland lakes and waterways.
Department
Pas-de-Calais
Region
Hauts-de-France
Water Type
Water
Size
23 acres (9 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Pas-de-Calais
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Les Étiais
Night fishing at Les Étiais is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 62 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Les Étiais 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 Pas-de-Calais. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Les Étiais — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Pas-de-Calais. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Les Étiais covers 23 acres (9 ha) in Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Les Étiais?+
The water holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Les Étiais?+
Night fishing at Les Étiais is subject to local rules. Dept 62 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 Étiais?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Les Étiais 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 Étiais?+
Boats are not permitted at Les Étiais. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Les Étiais?+
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 Pas-de-Calais). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Les Étiais
To fish Les Étiais, 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 Pas-de-Calais is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
