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This intimate 13-hectare former mine reservoir near Le Creusot offers excellent carp and tench fishing with the added appeal of permitted night sessions—ideal for UK anglers seeking a quieter, more contemplative venue away from busier waters. Electric boats are allowed, giving you flexibility to explore different swims and work the deeper sections typical of former mining lakes. Note: You'll need a French fishing licence and must contact AAPPMA Le Creusot to confirm access and any local regulations before your trip.
At 318 miles from Calais, Plan d'Eau des Fouthiaux requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau des Fouthiaux is authorised under Saône-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed — Plan d'eau du Fourneau (Palinges, AAPPMA locale) is on the Saône-et-Loire parcours list. Season: specific dates per annual arrêté (historically open on specific periods — check GEOPECHE map). Bank fishing only. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Silure and sandre strictly prohibited at night. Immediate release — no keep-sack. Carpe >60cm: no live transport. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr (Arrêté 2026-0031-DDT) Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/extrait-de-la-reglementation/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau des Fouthiaux 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 Le Creusot – Secteur Creusot. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'Eau des Fouthiaux holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Plan d'Eau des Fouthiaux — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Le Creusot – Secteur Creusot. 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 Le Creusot – Secteur Creusot) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Plan d'Eau des Fouthiaux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Le Creusot – Secteur Creusot is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau des Fouthiaux is 318 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'Eau des Fouthiaux — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Le Creusot – Secteur Creusot before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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