Yvelines · Île-de-France · France · 11 acres (5 ha)
Yvelines, Île-de-France 11 acres (5 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang du Moulin à Vent
Étang du Moulin à Vent is a shallow lowland pond in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France, offering classic coarse fishing opportunities in the rural landscape west of Paris. This accessible étang is ideal for anglers targeting peaceful water with good populations of common coarse species.
Department
Yvelines
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Water
Size
11 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA de Guyancourt
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang du Moulin à Vent
Night fishing at Étang du Moulin à Vent is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 78 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang du Moulin à Vent.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Moulin à Vent 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 AAPPMA de Guyancourt. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Moulin à Vent holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang du Moulin à Vent — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Guyancourt. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang du Moulin à Vent covers 11 acres (5 ha) in Yvelines, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Moulin à Vent?+
The water holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Moulin à Vent?+
Night fishing at Étang du Moulin à Vent is subject to local rules. Dept 78 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 Moulin à Vent?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Moulin à Vent 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 Moulin à Vent?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang du Moulin à Vent. 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 Moulin à Vent?+
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 (AAPPMA de Guyancourt). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang du Moulin à Vent
To fish Étang du Moulin à Vent, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Guyancourt is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
