Étang Truffinet is a shallow lowland pond located in the Creuse department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering classic coarse fishing in a rural French setting. This intimate water is ideal for anglers seeking traditional étang fishing for commercial and pleasure species in the heart of central France.
Night fishing at Étang Truffinet is not permitted. Dept 23 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang Truffinet 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 Creuse. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang Truffinet holds carp, tench, roach, rudd, perch, pike, bream, 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 Truffinet — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Creuse. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Étang Truffinet, 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 Creuse is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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