Landes · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 10 acres (4 ha)
Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 10 acres (4 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang de Bourg le Vieux
Étang de Bourg le Vieux is a shallow lowland pond nestled in the flat, pine-forested landscape of the Landes region in southwestern France, offering a peaceful setting for coarse fishing. This modest water is characteristic of the région's gentle terrain and provides good opportunities for anglers targeting common European freshwater species.
Department
Landes
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
10 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Landes
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de Bourg le Vieux
Night fishing at Étang de Bourg le Vieux is not permitted. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Bourg le Vieux.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Bourg le Vieux 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 Landes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Bourg le Vieux holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp, rudd. 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 Bourg le Vieux — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Landes. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang de Bourg le Vieux covers 10 acres (4 ha) in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is a public reservoir managed under the French AAPPMA system.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Bourg le Vieux?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Tench, Crucian Carp, Rudd. 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 Bourg le Vieux?+
Night fishing at Étang de Bourg le Vieux is not permitted. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Bourg le Vieux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Bourg le Vieux 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 Bourg le Vieux?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang de Bourg le Vieux. 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 Bourg le Vieux?+
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 Landes). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang de Bourg le Vieux
To fish Étang de Bourg le Vieux, 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 Landes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
