Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France · France · 30 acres (12 ha)
Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France 30 acres (12 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 32mi from Calais
About Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys
Set in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys is a small natural lake of 12 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys is just 32 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Hauts-de-France is the closest French region to the UK — ideal for shorter fishing trips without a long drive.
Department
Pas-de-Calais
Region
Hauts-de-France
Water Type
Lake
Size
30 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
32 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais
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Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys covers 30 acres (12 ha) in Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys?+
Night fishing at Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais..
Are bivvies allowed at Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys from Calais?+
Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys is approximately 32 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Ballastières d'Aire-sur-la-Lys?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais).
Fishing in Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France
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