Fishing site – Étang de la Sagne
Sauret-Besserve
Étang de la Sagne : fishing site set up in a picturesque setting in the heart of the Combrailles.Close to the Fades Viaduct and the FADES-BESSERVE lake reservoir.Fishing in closed water and private management.
On a site of 7 hectares, the pond of SAGNE is arranged for the fishermen. Free access.
Fishermen’s huts with BBQ, easy parking, WC.
For everyone’s comfort : access to cars around the pond is tolerated by fishermen (1 car/fishing station), prohibited for other vehicles (visitors-walkers). Ample free parking is available(…)
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Opening hours
From 21/03 to 30/06/2026 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 daily.
From 01/09 to 01/11/2026 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends.
Opening : Half an hour before sunrise.
Closing : Half an hour after sunset.
Prices and payment methods
- Free entry for children under 12.
- 2026 season :
- – Adult annual pass : €70
- – Youth annual pass (12 to 16 years old) : €25
- – Day pass : €10
- – Single night pass (annual pass holders) : €10
- Number of lines = 3 (including 1 mandatory pole fishing rod)
- Night fishing : 2026 dates on the rules posted at the pond or ask at the town hall.
- All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Payment methods :
- Check
- Cash
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Comfort, facilities and services
- Car park
- Fishing lake
- Free car park
- Pets welcome
- Picnic area
- Play area
- Public WC
- Sale of fishing licences
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed : Animals accepted must be kept on a leash
Additional information
Type of fishing : Trout, Predatory fish, Carp during the day, Carp at night (catch and release)
Posted on the gate, on the reception chalet, in all cabins and available on request at the town hall.
Distributed with each fishing licence
Where to buy fishing licences :
From 21/03 to 01/04 :
Permits sold at the lake only.
From April onwards :
Sauret-Besserve : Town hall (04 73 85 70 82) during opening hours (Tuesday and Wednesday all day / Friday 3pm-6pm)
Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne : Agnès Chambon newsagent (04 73 85 80 31)
Saint-Georges-de-Mons : Églantine florist (04 73 86 77 72)
Ancizes-Comps : Le Selena restaurant (07 49 85 57 82)
Location
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Updated on 22 July 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles