Mayenne · Pays de la Loire · France · 10 acres (4 ha)
Mayenne, Pays de la Loire 10 acres (4 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang du rivage
Étang du Rivage is a shallow lowland pond located in Mayenne, in the heart of the Pays de la Loire region of northwestern France. This classic coarse fishing water offers anglers opportunities to target typical étang species in a rural, accessible setting.
Department
Mayenne
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
10 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Mayenne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang du rivage
Night fishing at Étang du rivage is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 53 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang du rivage.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du rivage 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 Mayenne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du rivage holds carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, 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 rivage — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Mayenne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang du rivage covers 10 acres (4 ha) in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du rivage?+
The water holds Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, 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 rivage?+
Night fishing at Étang du rivage is subject to local rules. Dept 53 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 rivage?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du rivage 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 rivage?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang du rivage. 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 rivage?+
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 Mayenne). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang du rivage
To fish Étang du rivage, 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 Mayenne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
