Haute-Saône · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 8 acres (3 ha)
Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 8 acres (3 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang d'Épée
Étang d'Épée is a shallow lowland pond in the Haute-Saône department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering classic coarse fishing in the gently rolling countryside of eastern France. This intimate étang is ideal for anglers targeting roach, bream, and pike in a peaceful rural setting.
Department
Haute-Saône
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
8 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Haute-Saône
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang d'Épée
Night fishing at Étang d'Épée is not permitted. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang d'Épée 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 Haute-Saône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang d'Épée holds roach, bream, carp, pike, perch, tench, 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 d'Épée — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Haute-Saône. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang d'Épée covers 8 acres (3 ha) in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang d'Épée?+
The water holds Roach, Bream, Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Crucian carp. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang d'Épée?+
Night fishing at Étang d'Épée is not permitted. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang d'Épée?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang d'Épée 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 d'Épée?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang d'Épée. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang d'Épée?+
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 Haute-Saône). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang d'Épée
To fish Étang d'Épée, 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 Haute-Saône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
