Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 4 acres (1 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 4 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang du Cornot
Étang du Cornot is a shallow lowland pond in the Saône-et-Loire department of Burgundy, offering classic French étang fishing for coarse species in a rural setting. This accessible water is ideal for anglers targeting peaceful conditions and steady action with traditional coarse fishing methods.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
4 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Saône-et-Loire
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang du Cornot
Night fishing at Étang du Cornot is not permitted. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang du Cornot.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Cornot 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 Saône-et-Loire. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Cornot holds carp, roach, rudd, tench, bream, pike, perch, 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 Cornot — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Saône-et-Loire. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang du Cornot covers 4 acres (1 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Cornot?+
The water holds Carp, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Bream, Pike, Perch, Crucian Carp. 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 du Cornot?+
Night fishing at Étang du Cornot is not permitted. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Cornot?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Cornot 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 du Cornot?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang du Cornot. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Cornot?+
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 Saône-et-Loire). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang du Cornot
To fish Étang du Cornot, 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 Saône-et-Loire is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
