Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne · France · 86 acres (35 ha)
Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne 86 acres (35 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only
About Fishing at Étang de la Bornière
A substantial 35-hectare lake set in the Breton countryside, offering a spacious and scenic fishing environment. You can expect to find carp, tench, bream, pike and perch here, with electric boats permitted for anglers seeking wider water access.
Department
Ille-et-Vilaine
Region
Bretagne
Water Type
Water
Size
86 acres (35 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Ille-et-Vilaine
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de la Bornière
Night fishing at Étang de la Bornière is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp fishing allowed Jan 1-Apr 25 and Apr 28-Dec 31, 2025 in 2nd category waters with landowner consent.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Ille-et-Vilaine. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Bornière covers 86 acres (35 ha) in Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Bornière?+
Species information is available to PiscaMaps members.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Bornière?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Bornière is subject to local rules. Night carp fishing allowed Jan 1-Apr 25 and Apr 28-Dec 31, 2025 in 2nd category waters with landowner consent. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Bornière?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Étang de la Bornière. Full details including any overnight exemptions are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed at Étang de la Bornière?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang de la Bornière. 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 la Bornière?+
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 Ille-et-Vilaine). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang de la Bornière
To fish Étang de la Bornière, 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 Ille-et-Vilaine is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
