Formed by damming a river valley in Bas-Rhin, Avant-Port is a small public reservoir covering 17 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Grand Est. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Avant-Port, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 311 miles from Calais, Avant-Port requires a longer journey from the UK, but Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — rewards the trip.
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Avant-Port holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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.
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