Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 1 acres (0 ha)
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire 1 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang de Saint-Médard
Étang de Saint-Médard is a shallow lowland pond in the Centre-Val de Loire region of central France, offering classic coarse fishing opportunities in the gently rolling landscape of Indre-et-Loire. This productive étang is ideal for anglers targeting abundant populations of traditional French pond fish in a peaceful, accessible setting.
Department
Indre-et-Loire
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
1 acres (0 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de Saint-Médard
Night fishing at Étang de Saint-Médard is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 37 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Saint-Médard.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Saint-Médard 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 Indre-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Saint-Médard holds carp, tench, roach, rudd, bream, pike, perch, crucian carp. 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 Saint-Médard — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Indre-et-Loire. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang de Saint-Médard covers 1 acres (0 ha) in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Saint-Médard?+
The water holds Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Pike, Perch, Crucian carp. 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 Saint-Médard?+
Night fishing at Étang de Saint-Médard is subject to local rules. Dept 37 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 Saint-Médard?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Saint-Médard 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 Saint-Médard?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang de Saint-Médard. 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 Saint-Médard?+
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 Indre-et-Loire). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang de Saint-Médard
To fish Étang de Saint-Médard, 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 Indre-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
