Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 3 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang de Mal Fontaine
Étang de Mal Fontaine is a shallow lowland pond in the Yonne department of Burgundy, offering classic French coarse fishing in a rural setting. This intimate étang is well-suited for anglers targeting comfortable conditions and traditional pond species.
Department
Yonne
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
3 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Yonne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de Mal Fontaine
Night fishing at Étang de Mal Fontaine is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 89 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Mal Fontaine.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Mal Fontaine 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 Yonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Mal Fontaine holds carp, tench, roach, rudd, pike, perch, catfish, 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 Mal Fontaine — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Yonne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang de Mal Fontaine covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Mal Fontaine?+
The water holds Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Pike, Perch, Catfish, 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 Mal Fontaine?+
Night fishing at Étang de Mal Fontaine is subject to local rules. Dept 89 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 Mal Fontaine?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Mal Fontaine 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 Mal Fontaine?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang de Mal Fontaine. 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 Mal Fontaine?+
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 Yonne). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang de Mal Fontaine
To fish Étang de Mal Fontaine, 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 Yonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
