Ballastière 2 des Entelles is a modest 10.5-hectare gravel pit in Marne offering straightforward day-only carp fishing with pike and tench as bonus species—ideal if you're after a relaxed bank session without the pressure of larger venues. Located 201 miles south of Calais, it's best suited to anglers willing to combine it with other regional water rather than plan a dedicated trip. You'll need an AAPPMA card from the local Marne association to fish.
Ballastière 2 des Entelles lies 201 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Night fishing at Ballastière 2 des Entelles is authorised under Marne regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec) in the Marne on 2nd category public domain waters. Immediate release mandatory — no retention of night-caught carp. Vegetable baits, boilies and seed imitations only. Campsite signalling (non-green/red light) required. Source: peche51.fr
Managed by AAPPMA locale Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Ballastière 2 des Entelles holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Ballastière 2 des Entelles — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Marne. 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 locale Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Ballastière 2 des Entelles, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Ballastière 2 des Entelles is 201 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Ballastière 2 des Entelles — always check the current rules with AAPPMA locale Marne before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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