Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 6 acres (2 ha)
Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 6 acres (2 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang des Nautes
Étang des Nautes is a shallow lowland pond in the Creuse department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering classic French coarse fishing in a rural setting. This peaceful étang is ideal for anglers targeting multiple species in a tranquil countryside environment.
Department
Creuse
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Water
Size
6 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Creuse
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang des Nautes
Night fishing at Étang des Nautes is not permitted. Dept 23 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang des Nautes.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang des Nautes 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 Creuse. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang des Nautes — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Creuse. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang des Nautes covers 6 acres (2 ha) in Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Nautes?+
The water holds carp, tench, pike, perch, roach, bream, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Nautes?+
Night fishing at Étang des Nautes is not permitted. Dept 23 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 des Nautes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Nautes 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 des Nautes?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang des Nautes. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Nautes?+
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 Creuse). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang des Nautes
To fish Étang des Nautes, 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 Creuse is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
