Carp Fishing at Tronc du Chêne
Crévéchamps, La Moselle
Lake Description
Etang du Tronc de Chêne – A Paradise for Carp Anglers
Etang du Tronc de Chêne is an exclusive carp venue that welcomes anglers year-round at 19 strategically placed swims. This stunning waterbody boasts an average depth of 4 meters, with areas reaching up to 6 meters deep, offering a challenging and technically intriguing fishing experience.
And all that with a massive fish stock with carp up to a whopping 36,2kg / 79.8 lbs!
A Rich and Diverse Carp Stock
Etang du Tronc de Chêne is home to an impressive fish population, including mirror and common carp, sturgeon, pike, zander, and silverfish. The natural fish population - estimated 900+ carp - has been self-sustaining for over 15 years, contributing to a healthy and diverse ecosystem.
The records speak for themselves: in 2025, a common carp weighing 36,2kg / 79.8 lbs and a pike measuring 1.16 meters were caught! The largest mirror carp weighs 32kg for now. There are at least five fish on the water weighing between 29kg and 34.8kg.
The Swims
The venue has 19 swims in total. The single swims are: 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 13-14-15-16-18. The double swims are: 1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 17. The double swims can also be booked by one angler.
When booking a double swim for two anglers, there's a discount:
Price weekend 1 angler € 125, 2 anglers € 225 (= 112€ per angler)
Price midweek 1 angler € 170, 2 anglers € 295 (= € 148 per angler)
Price week 1 angler € 295, 2 anglers € 495 (= € 248 per angler)
These are high season prices from 1st April until the 31st October. Low season prices apply from 1st Nov til 31st March.
To provide maximum space for anglers, when a particular swim is booked some neighbouring swims are blocked. When swim 7 is booked, swim 8 is automatically blocked, and vice versa. This is also the case for swims 10 and 13; and swim 11.
Swims 1 to 8, 16 and 17 are ideal for anglers who like to come with their camper van. Swims 8 and 10 are ideal for a group of 3 anglers.
Tronc du Chêne can be booked for entire weeks, weekends and midweeks.
IMPORTANT: officially there are only 15 swims that can be fished simultaneously. We automatically block certain spots to avoid the proximity of fishing areas between them. (7-8, 10-13, 11 and depending on the number of anglers on 19 we block 1).
Service
Tronc du Chêne is a carp lake with no electricity, no running water and no sanitary facilities. There are 3 simple dry toilets. But this has kept prices very low.
The whole domain is very well maintained and looks tidy.
Respect for Nature and Fishing
Cap Nature is committed to supporting both beginner and experienced anglers, offering guidance on techniques and observations. Catch & Release fishing is a core principle, as is respect for nature. Anglers and their guides can use eco-friendly dry toilets, ensuring minimal impact on the environment.
The board wants the best for the carp and for the carp angler. Each swim will be left alone for at least 24 hours after the anglers leave. Upon arrival, new guests have the guarantee that the swim was not fished for at least a day.
Limited use of Bait Boats
The use of bait boats is limited to ensure that people do not fish on the same spots all the time. To use a bait boat, a ‘permit’ must be paid on site (30€ for a weekend, 35€ for a midweek and 50€ for the week). Bait boats can be used with a maximum range of 100 metres from the swim.
The following are the weeks when the bait boat is prohibited: from Sunday at 12 noon to Sunday at 12 noon
From 27 December to 3 January 2027
From 4 April to 10 April 2027
From 18 to 25 April 2027
From 29 August to 5 September 2027
From 12 to 19 September 2027
From 26 September to 3 October 2027
From 10 to 17 October 2027
From 24 to 31 October 2027
From 7 to 14 November 2027
If you have any doubts, please contact us here.
Obviously, Etang du Tronc du Chêne can also be fished without bait boat. Ordinary boats may not be used.
Experience an Unforgettable Fishing Adventure
Enjoy an unforgettable fishing experience at Etang du Tronc de Chêne and immerse yourself in the tranquility, challenge, and beauty of this unique waterbody!
Key points
- Lake: Etang du Tronc du Chêne
- Address: 54290 Crévéchamps, France
- Region: Meurthe & Moselle
- Distance from Calais: 499 km - 4hrs 46 min
- Area: 18 hectares
- Carp stock: 900 carp, lake record 36,2kg / 79.8 lbs
- Anglers: Maximum 19
- Obstacles: no obstacles
- Weeds: possible in summer. But not always.
- Access: all swims have car access and cars can be parked on the track
- Price per Angler: from 100€ per angler
- Wifi: no
- Lake exclusive: 5000€ from Saturday to Saturday
Rules - Tronc du Chêne
La Moselle- Catch & Release is compulsory. All fish must be returned to the water.
- A fish wound treatment is compulsory (available to purchase on site).
- A maximum of 3 rods for 1 angler or 4 rods for 2 anglers.
- Mainline must have a minimum diameter of 0.33 mm.
- Shock leaders are strictly prohibited, whether nylon or braid.
- For long-distance casting, we recommend a nylon mainline with an integrated, knotless tapered leader, such as “Mainline Tapered”.
- Fishing from a boat is prohibited.
- Carp retention sacks are prohibited, both day and night.
- Uncooked particles are prohibited, both as hookbait and for feeding.
- Do not dump leftover bait along the margins, either in the water or on the bank.
- Bait boats may be used to place rigs and bait up to a maximum distance of 100 metres.
- “Magic Twing” rigs are strictly prohibited.
- Animal-based baits are prohibited at night.
- Feed responsibly. Pssst… At Le Tronc du Chêne, it is better to attract the fish than to feed them.
- Use hooks with micro barbs.
- Only use a torch or headlamp when landing a fish. Avoid shining lights across the lake.
- A large, well-padded unhooking mat measuring at least 110 cm is compulsory. Unhooking cradles are permitted.
- Respect the fishing zones shown on the Le Tronc du Chêne swim map.
- Do not disturb other anglers by operating your bait boat within their fishing zones.
- Fishing a swim from another swim is prohibited, unless an exception is granted for two anglers wishing to fish together.
- Deliberately making noise is prohibited.
- Fishing on any lake that is three-quarters frozen over is prohibited.
Periods when bait boats are prohibited in 2027:
- Weeks 14 to 16: 4–11 April and 18–25 April.
- Weeks 35 to 45: 29 August–14 November.
