Ballastière du Parc, Aisne
This 12.7-hectare gravel pit offers solid day-only carp fishing in the Hauts-de-France region, roughly 132 miles south of Calais, with pike and tench adding variety for mixed-species sessions. Bank access only keeps things intimate and manageable for UK anglers scouting new territory. You'll need an Aisne AAPPMA day ticket to fish here — check locally for current fees and any seasonal restrictions.
Night fishing at Ballastière du Parc is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Aisne's authorised night carp plans d'eau are: Lac de l'Ailette/Bièvre (Chamouille), Étangs du Canivet (Pommiers, n°1&2 only), Plan des Caurois (Viry-Noureuil, east half), Plan de la Frette (Tergnier), Vatroye (La Fère), Étang d'Artemps, Pierrepont communal ponds, and Oise river sections. Source: peche02.fr/3793-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Aisne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Ballastière du Parc 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 du Parc — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Aisne. 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 Aisne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Ballastière du Parc, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Aisne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Ballastière du Parc is 132 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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