Somme, Hauts-de-France 4 acres (2 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang Saint-Ladre
Étang Saint-Ladre is a shallow lowland pond in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, offering classic French coarse fishing in a quiet rural setting. This peaceful étang is ideal for anglers seeking traditional match fishing and specimen hunting in the northern French flatlands.
Department
Somme
Region
Hauts-de-France
Water Type
Water
Size
4 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Somme
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang Saint-Ladre
Night fishing at Étang Saint-Ladre is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 80 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang Saint-Ladre.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang Saint-Ladre 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 Somme. 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 Saint-Ladre — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Somme. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang Saint-Ladre covers 4 acres (2 ha) in Somme, Hauts-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang Saint-Ladre?+
The water holds Common carp, crucian carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, pike, perch, eel.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang Saint-Ladre?+
Night fishing at Étang Saint-Ladre is subject to local rules. Dept 80 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 Saint-Ladre?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang Saint-Ladre 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 Saint-Ladre?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang Saint-Ladre. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang Saint-Ladre?+
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 Somme). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang Saint-Ladre
To fish Étang Saint-Ladre, 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 Somme is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
