Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 3 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang Bernard
Étang Bernard is a shallow coarse fishing pond located in the gentle countryside of Saône-et-Loire in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering peaceful fishing in the heart of France's wine region. This lowland étang is ideal for targeting abundant populations of traditional coarse fish species in a classic rural setting.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
3 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Saône-et-Loire
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang Bernard
Night fishing at Étang Bernard is not permitted. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang Bernard.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang Bernard 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 Saône-et-Loire. 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 Étang Bernard — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Saône-et-Loire. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang Bernard covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang Bernard?+
The water holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang Bernard?+
Night fishing at Étang Bernard is not permitted. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang Bernard?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang Bernard 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 Étang Bernard?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang Bernard. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang Bernard?+
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 Saône-et-Loire). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang Bernard
To fish Étang Bernard, 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 Saône-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
