Avant-Port, Bas-Rhin
Avant-Port is a modest 17-hectare reservoir in the Strasbourg region offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, perch, tench and bream—ideal if you're exploring Grand Est beyond the classic northern venues. Night fishing isn't permitted and it's designated a no-kill predator zone, so this is a daytime-only, catch-and-release operation for pike enthusiasts sharing the water. Bank fishing only, situated about 311 miles from Calais; contact AAPPMA de Strasbourg for permit details before you travel.
Night fishing at Avant-Port is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Bas-Rhin requires authorisation — contact the AAPPMA managing this gravière. The Bas-Rhin has 300+ gravières, many managed by local AAPPMA with their own night carp rules. Check peche67.fr/5754-plan-deau.htm for the federation-managed plans d'eau. Source: peche67.fr
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Avant-Port. Commercial port — industrial navigation.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Avant-Port.
Required permits & cards: Not a standard public freshwater fishing venue — port basin.
Managed by AAPPMA de Strasbourg. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Avant-Port holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 Avant-Port — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Strasbourg. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Strasbourg) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Avant-Port, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Strasbourg is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Avant-Port is 311 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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