Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 10 acres (4 ha)
Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 10 acres (4 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang des Vieilles Baraques
Étang des Vieilles Baraques is a shallow lowland pond in the Jura region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering classic coarse fishing in a pastoral landscape. This peaceful water is ideal for anglers seeking traditional French étang fishing for native cyprinids and pike in a quiet, accessible setting.
Department
Jura
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
10 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Jura
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang des Vieilles Baraques
Night fishing at Étang des Vieilles Baraques is not permitted. Dept 39 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang des Vieilles Baraques.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang des Vieilles Baraques 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 Jura. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang des Vieilles Baraques holds common carp, crucian carp, tench, roach, rudd, bream, pike, perch.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang des Vieilles Baraques — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Jura. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang des Vieilles Baraques covers 10 acres (4 ha) in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Vieilles Baraques?+
The water holds Common carp, crucian carp, tench, roach, rudd, bream, pike, perch.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Vieilles Baraques?+
Night fishing at Étang des Vieilles Baraques is not permitted. Dept 39 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 Vieilles Baraques?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Vieilles Baraques 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 Vieilles Baraques?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang des Vieilles Baraques. 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 Vieilles Baraques?+
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 Jura). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang des Vieilles Baraques
To fish Étang des Vieilles Baraques, 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 Jura is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
