Loiret · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 13 acres (5 ha)
Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire 13 acres (5 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang de Bailly
Étang de Bailly is a shallow lowland pond situated in the Loiret department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, offering classic coarse fishing opportunities in the gentle landscape of central France. This tranquil étang is well-suited to anglers targeting traditional French pond species in a peaceful rural setting.
Department
Loiret
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
13 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Loiret
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de Bailly
Night fishing at Étang de Bailly is permitted but with restrictions. Night fishing allowed for carp only, year-round, no-kill, with plant baits, on specific listed venues
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Bailly.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Bailly 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 Loiret. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Bailly holds carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, pike, perch, catfish. 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 de Bailly — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Loiret. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang de Bailly covers 13 acres (5 ha) in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Bailly?+
The water holds Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Pike, Perch, Catfish. 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 de Bailly?+
Night fishing at Étang de Bailly is subject to local rules. Night fishing allowed for carp only, year-round, no-kill, with plant baits, on specific listed venues Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Bailly?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Bailly 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 de Bailly?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang de Bailly. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Bailly?+
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 Loiret). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang de Bailly
To fish Étang de Bailly, 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 Loiret is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
