Territoire de Belfort · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 2 acres (1 ha)
Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 2 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang du Petit Haut
Étang du Petit Haut is a shallow lowland pond located in the Territoire de Belfort, offering classic coarse fishing in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. This tranquil étang is ideal for anglers targeting resident populations in a peaceful, accessible setting typical of the region's gentle landscape.
Department
Territoire de Belfort
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
2 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Territoire de Belfort
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang du Petit Haut
Night fishing at Étang du Petit Haut is not permitted. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang du Petit Haut.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Petit Haut 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 Territoire de Belfort. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Petit Haut holds carp, tench, roach, rudd, 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 Petit Haut — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Territoire de Belfort. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang du Petit Haut covers 2 acres (1 ha) in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Petit Haut?+
The water holds Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, 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 Petit Haut?+
Night fishing at Étang du Petit Haut is not permitted. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Petit Haut?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Petit Haut 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 Petit Haut?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang du Petit Haut. 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 Petit Haut?+
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 Territoire de Belfort). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang du Petit Haut
To fish Étang du Petit Haut, 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 Territoire de Belfort is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
