Étang du Cam is a shallow lowland pond located in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, offering classic coarse fishing opportunities in the picturesque northern French countryside. This tranquil étang is ideal for anglers seeking pike, perch, and carp in a peaceful, accessible setting.
Night fishing at Étang du Cam is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 80 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang du Cam.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Cam 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 Somme. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Somme and across all of France.
Étang du Cam holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp. 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 du Cam — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Somme. Licences are available online before your trip.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Étang du Cam and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
To fish Étang du Cam, 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 Somme is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Somme is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Somme or explore all of Hauts-de-France.
Other public fishing venues near Étang du Cam on PiscaMaps: