Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 7 acres (3 ha)
Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 7 acres (3 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang des Rosées
Étang des Rosées is a peaceful shallow pond in the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering classic coarse fishing opportunities in the Atlantic coastal plains. This lowland étang is ideal for anglers targeting peaceful waters with good populations of traditional French pond species.
Department
Charente-Maritime
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Water
Size
7 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Charente-Maritime
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang des Rosées
Night fishing at Étang des Rosées is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 17 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 Rosées 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 Charente-Maritime. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang des Rosées holds carp, bream, roach, tench, pike, perch, crucian carp, rudd. 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 des Rosées — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Charente-Maritime. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang des Rosées covers 7 acres (3 ha) in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Rosées?+
The water holds Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Perch, Crucian carp, Rudd. 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 des Rosées?+
Night fishing at Étang des Rosées is subject to local rules. Dept 17 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 Rosées?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Rosées 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 Rosées?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang des Rosées. 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 Rosées?+
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 Charente-Maritime). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang des Rosées
To fish Étang des Rosées, 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 Charente-Maritime is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
