Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France · France · 13 acres (5 ha)
Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France 13 acres (5 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang du Follet
Étang du Follet is a shallow lowland pond in Seine-et-Marne, nestled in the gently rolling countryside of Île-de-France east of Paris. This classic coarse fishing destination offers productive conditions for anglers targeting traditional French pond species in a peaceful rural setting.
Department
Seine-et-Marne
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Water
Size
13 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Seine-et-Marne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang du Follet
Night fishing at Étang du Follet is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 77 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 du Follet 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 Seine-et-Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang du Follet — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Seine-et-Marne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang du Follet covers 13 acres (5 ha) in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Follet?+
The water holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Follet?+
Night fishing at Étang du Follet is subject to local rules. Dept 77 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 du Follet?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Follet 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 Follet?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang du Follet. 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 Follet?+
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 Seine-et-Marne). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang du Follet
To fish Étang du Follet, 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 Seine-et-Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
