Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 13 acres (5 ha)
Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 13 acres (5 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only
About Fishing at Étang de la Goutte
A larger lake spanning 5.08 hectares, this water provides a more spacious setting within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and is suitable for a full day's fishing. Electric boats are permitted, allowing anglers to explore different areas and target carp, pike, perch, and other coarse species under partial night fishing conditions.
Department
Loire
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
13 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Loire
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de la Goutte
Night fishing at Étang de la Goutte is permitted but with restrictions. Night fishing prohibited except carp on designated waters. Carp: mandatory immediate release year-round (no-kill).
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Goutte covers 13 acres (5 ha) in Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Goutte?+
Species information is available to PiscaMaps members.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Goutte?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Goutte is subject to local rules. Night fishing prohibited except carp on designated waters. Carp: mandatory immediate release year-round (no-kill). Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Goutte?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Étang de la Goutte. Full details including any overnight exemptions are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed at Étang de la Goutte?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang de la Goutte. 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 Goutte?+
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 Loire). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang de la Goutte
To fish Étang de la Goutte, 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 Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
