Mayenne · Pays de la Loire · France · 30 acres (12 ha)
Mayenne, Pays de la Loire 30 acres (12 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang des Rochettes
Étang des Rochettes is a shallow lowland pond located in Mayenne in the Pays de la Loire region, offering classic French coarse fishing in a rural setting. This intimate étang is ideal for anglers targeting carp, bream, and other traditional coarse species in a peaceful countryside environment.
Department
Mayenne
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
30 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Mayenne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang des Rochettes
Night fishing at Étang des Rochettes is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 53 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 Rochettes 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 Mayenne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang des Rochettes holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, bream, tench, roach, rudd, pike, perch.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang des Rochettes — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Mayenne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang des Rochettes covers 30 acres (12 ha) in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Rochettes?+
The water holds Common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, bream, tench, roach, rudd, pike, perch.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Rochettes?+
Night fishing at Étang des Rochettes is subject to local rules. Dept 53 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 Rochettes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Rochettes 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 Rochettes?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang des Rochettes. 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 Rochettes?+
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 Mayenne). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang des Rochettes
To fish Étang des Rochettes, 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 Mayenne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
