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Étang Baggersee is a shallow lowland pond located in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, offering classic coarse fishing opportunities in the flat, productive waters characteristic of northeastern France. This tranquil étang is ideal for anglers targeting peaceful, accessible fishing in a rural setting with good populations of traditional European coarse fish.
Night fishing at Étang Baggersee is authorised under Bas-Rhin regulations. Open year-round; reduced fishing May 15-Sep 15 (water sports); night fishing free 2025+
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang Baggersee. Source: https://www.peche67.fr/5754-plan-deau.htm
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang Baggersee 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 Lac Achard (Gravière de la Hardt). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang Baggersee holds carp, tench, roach, rudd, perch, pike, bream, 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 Étang Baggersee — you will also need to be affiliated with Lac Achard (Gravière de la Hardt). Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Étang Baggersee, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Lac Achard (Gravière de la Hardt) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang Baggersee — always check the current rules with Lac Achard (Gravière de la Hardt) before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Bas-Rhin is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Bas-Rhin or explore all of Grand Est.
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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