Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 34 acres (14 ha)
Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 34 acres (14 ha) Water Night fishing Electric motors only
About Fishing at Étang Gouffier
A substantial 13.64-hectare lake set in the rural Bourgogne-Franche-Comté landscape, offering a peaceful and spacious fishing environment. Carp, tench, and bream are typical targets here, with night fishing permitted and electric boats available for anglers wishing to explore different areas of the water.
Department
Nièvre
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
34 acres (14 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Nièvre
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang Gouffier
Night fishing at Étang Gouffier is authorised under Nièvre regulations. Night carp fishing authorized year-round (Jan 1 - Dec 31) on all canals and rivers; specific dates apply to named lakes.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Nièvre. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang Gouffier covers 34 acres (14 ha) in Nièvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang Gouffier?+
Species information is available to PiscaMaps members.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang Gouffier?+
Night fishing at Étang Gouffier is permitted. Night carp fishing authorized year-round (Jan 1 - Dec 31) on all canals and rivers; specific dates apply to named lakes.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang Gouffier?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Étang Gouffier. Full details including any overnight exemptions are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed at Étang Gouffier?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang Gouffier. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang Gouffier?+
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 Nièvre). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang Gouffier
To fish Étang Gouffier, 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 Nièvre is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang Gouffier — always check the current rules with Fédération de Pêche Nièvre before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
