Fishing at Arques Batavia

About Fishing at Arques Batavia

Arques Batavia is an intimate 8-hectare natural lake just 24 miles from Calais, offering year-round night carp fishing in a quiet, bank-only setting perfect for a focused trip. The venue holds carp, pike, perch, bream and tench across mixed habitat, though you'll need to respect the 100m restriction near the fence line. You'll need a VNF permit (lot n°8) and AAPPMA licence from Pas-de-Calais to fish here.

Fish Species at Arques Batavia

Arques Batavia holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. 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 Arques Batavia — you will also need to be affiliated with VNF / AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais. Licences are available online before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big is Arques Batavia?+
  Arques Batavia covers 20 acres (8 ha) in Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France.
• What fish can I catch at Arques Batavia?+
  The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
• Is night fishing allowed at Arques Batavia?+
  Night fishing at Arques Batavia is subject to local rules. Night carp in Pas-de-Calais is authorised on specific federation plans d'eau. FREE online reservation required at resa.peche62.fr for federation night carp sites. Check peche62.fr/reglementation/specificites-especes/ for the full list. Source: peche62.fr Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
• Are bivvies allowed at Arques Batavia?+
  Bivvy camping is permitted at Arques Batavia 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.
• Are boats allowed at Arques Batavia?+
  Boat use is restricted at Arques Batavia. Bank fishing only
• How far is Arques Batavia from Calais?+
  Arques Batavia is approximately 24 miles from Calais by road. One of the more accessible venues in northern France for UK anglers.
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Arques Batavia?+
  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 (VNF / AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.

Planning a Trip to Arques Batavia

To fish Arques Batavia, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with VNF / AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Arques Batavia is 24 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.

Pas-de-Calais is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Pas-de-Calais or explore all of Hauts-de-France.

Nearby Fishing Lakes

Other public fishing venues near Arques Batavia on PiscaMaps:

• Étang de Malhove, Pas-de-Calais
• Lac d'Harchelles, Pas-de-Calais
• Étang de Romelaere, Pas-de-Calais
• Les Étiais, Pas-de-Calais
• Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys, Pas-de-Calais
• Plan d'eau d'Éperlecques, Pas-de-Calais
• Au Domaine de la Koï, Nord
• Étang de Sween Pleck, Nord
• Plan d'eau du Vieux Trou, Pas-de-Calais
• Lac d'Armbouts-Cappel, Nord
• Étang Hoymille, Nord
• Douves de Gravelines, Nord