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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.
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.
Étang Bernard holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
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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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 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.
Saône-et-Loire is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Saône-et-Loire or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
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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