Bassin Auguste Auberger is a compact 23-hectare urban reservoir near Strasbourg offering solid mixed fishing for carp, catfish, pike and tench — ideal if you want a quality day session without the distance of northern France (311 miles from Calais). Bank fishing only, with day-session restrictions, so plan accordingly if you're based on the Channel coast. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from the Strasbourg federation to fish legally.
Night fishing at Bassin Auguste Auberger 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
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Bassin Auguste Auberger under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Bas-Rhin departmental card (URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA de Strasbourg. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Bassin Auguste Auberger holds carp, catfish, 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 Bassin Auguste Auberger — 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 Bassin Auguste Auberger, 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. Bassin Auguste Auberger is 311 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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