Mayenne · Pays de la Loire · France · 14 acres (6 ha)
Mayenne, Pays de la Loire 14 acres (6 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang de Barbé
Étang de Barbé is a shallow lowland pond in Mayenne, nestled in the gentle countryside of Pays de la Loire, offering peaceful fishing in a pastoral setting typical of northwestern France. This coarse fish water provides good opportunities for patient anglers seeking to exploit the rich biodiversity of a traditional French étang.
Department
Mayenne
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
14 acres (6 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Mayenne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de Barbé
Night fishing at Étang de Barbé is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 53 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Barbé 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 Mayenne. 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 de Barbé — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Mayenne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang de Barbé covers 14 acres (6 ha) in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Barbé?+
The water holds carp, roach, rudd, bream, tench, pike, perch, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Barbé?+
Night fishing at Étang de Barbé is subject to local rules. Dept 53 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Barbé?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Barbé 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 Barbé?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang de Barbé. 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 Barbé?+
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 Mayenne). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang de Barbé
To fish Étang de Barbé, 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 Mayenne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
