Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 10 acres (4 ha)
Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 10 acres (4 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang du Plessis
Étang du Plessis is a shallow lowland pond in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France, offering classic coarse fishing in the gently rolling countryside of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This intimate étang is ideal for anglers targeting peaceful water with good populations of traditional French coarse fish species.
Department
Deux-Sèvres
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Water
Size
10 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Deux-Sèvres
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang du Plessis
Night fishing at Étang du Plessis is not permitted. Dept 79 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang du Plessis.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Plessis 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 Deux-Sèvres. 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 Plessis — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Deux-Sèvres. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang du Plessis covers 10 acres (4 ha) in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Plessis?+
The water holds carp, tench, roach, bream, pike, perch, crucian carp, rudd.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Plessis?+
Night fishing at Étang du Plessis is not permitted. Dept 79 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 Plessis?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Plessis 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 Plessis?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang du Plessis. 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 Plessis?+
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 Deux-Sèvres). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang du Plessis
To fish Étang du Plessis, 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 Deux-Sèvres is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.