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This compact 21-hectare reservoir near Autun in Bourgogne offers solid carp and catfish fishing from the bank, with the bonus of pike and tench for variety—perfect if you want a quieter alternative to busier French waters. Day-only fishing keeps the venue peaceful, though the 298-mile distance from Calais means you'll want to combine it with other spots in the region. You'll need an AAPPMA licence and must fish from the bank, so pack a stalking approach and target the deeper margins where carp feed.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau du Vallon is authorised under Saône-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed — Plan d'eau du Vallon (Autun, 21ha, AAPPMA d'Autun) has an approved night carp parcours. Season: specific dates/periods per annual arrêté (historically open on certain weekends and periods — check GEOPECHE map for 2026 schedule). 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/ou-pecher/les-etangs/plan-deau-du-vallon/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau du Vallon 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). Night carp all year.
Managed by AAPPMA Autun – Plan d'Eau du Vallon. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'Eau du Vallon 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 Plan d'Eau du Vallon — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Autun – Plan d'Eau du Vallon. 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 Autun – Plan d'Eau du Vallon) 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 du Vallon, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Autun – Plan d'Eau du Vallon is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau du Vallon is 298 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'Eau du Vallon — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Autun – Plan d'Eau du Vallon 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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