Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 7 acres (3 ha)
Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 7 acres (3 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang des Religieuses
Étang des Religieuses is a shallow lowland pond in the Yonne department of Burgundy, offering peaceful coarse fishing in a rural setting typical of the region's numerous small étangs. This intimate water is well-suited to anglers seeking traditional French pond fishing with good populations of the area's characteristic coarse species.
Department
Yonne
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
7 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Yonne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang des Religieuses
Night fishing at Étang des Religieuses is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 89 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang des Religieuses 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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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang des Religieuses — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Yonne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang des Religieuses covers 7 acres (3 ha) in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Religieuses?+
The water holds carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, pike, perch, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Religieuses?+
Night fishing at Étang des Religieuses 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 des Religieuses?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Religieuses 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 Religieuses?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang des Religieuses. 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 Religieuses?+
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 des Religieuses
To fish Étang des Religieuses, 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.
