Mayenne · Pays de la Loire · France · 14 acres (5 ha)
Mayenne, Pays de la Loire 14 acres (5 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang de Cornesse
Étang de Cornesse is a peaceful shallow pond situated in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, offering classic coarse fishing in the gentle lowland landscape of northwestern France. This tranquil étang is an ideal destination for anglers seeking traditional French pond fishing with good populations of established coarse species.
Department
Mayenne
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
14 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Mayenne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de Cornesse
Night fishing at Étang de Cornesse 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 Cornesse 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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Étang de Cornesse holds carp, tench, roach, rudd, crucian carp, pike, perch, bream. 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 Cornesse — 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 Cornesse covers 14 acres (5 ha) in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Cornesse?+
The water holds Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Crucian carp, Pike, Perch, Bream. 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 Cornesse?+
Night fishing at Étang de Cornesse 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 Cornesse?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Cornesse 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 Cornesse?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang de Cornesse. 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 Cornesse?+
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 Cornesse
To fish Étang de Cornesse, 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.
