Corse-du-Sud · Corse · France · 1,836 acres (743 ha)
Corse-du-Sud, Corse 1,836 acres (743 ha) Water No night fishing Boats (restricted) Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang d'Urbino
Étang d'Urbino is a pristine high-altitude alpine lake in southern Corsica, offering classic mountain trout fishing in a remote and scenic setting. This cold, clear water is ideal for fly fishing and spinning techniques targeting wild populations in an authentic Mediterranean mountain environment.
Department
Corse-du-Sud
Region
Corse
Water Type
Water
Size
1,836 acres (743 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Restricted
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Corse-du-Sud
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang d'Urbino
Night fishing at Étang d'Urbino is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang d'Urbino.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang d'Urbino 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 Corse-du-Sud. 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 d'Urbino — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Corse-du-Sud. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang d'Urbino covers 1,836 acres (743 ha) in Corse-du-Sud, Corse, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang d'Urbino?+
The water holds brown trout, brook trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang d'Urbino?+
Night fishing at Étang d'Urbino is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang d'Urbino?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang d'Urbino 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 d'Urbino?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang d'Urbino. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang d'Urbino?+
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 Corse-du-Sud). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang d'Urbino
To fish Étang d'Urbino, 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 Corse-du-Sud is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
