This 19.5-hectare gravel pit near Rouen offers solid carp, tench and bream fishing in a peaceful Normandy setting, 119 miles south of Calais. Bank fishing only (no boats), and night sessions aren't permitted due to its role as a rowing venue, so plan daylight sessions around competition schedules. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and FDAAPPMA 27 membership card to fish here.
Bassin d'Aviron de la Commune de Val-de-Reuil is just 119 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Normandie is one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
Night fishing at Bassin d'Aviron de la Commune de Val-de-Reuil is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Eure night carp is authorised on the Seine and its associated ballastières/gravières in river valleys. Whether this specific plan d'eau is on the arrêté: check eure-peche.com for the current list. Source: eure-peche.com/3364-reglementation.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Bassin d'Aviron de la Commune de Val-de-Reuil. Rowing/regatta facility — fishing from boats likely restricted during events.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Bassin d'Aviron de la Commune de Val-de-Reuil. Sports facility — no overnight camping.
Required permits & cards: Eure departmental card. Verify access rules locally.
Managed by Commune de Val-de-Reuil / FDAAPPMA 27. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Bassin d'Aviron de la Commune de Val-de-Reuil holds carp, 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 d'Aviron de la Commune de Val-de-Reuil — you will also need to be affiliated with Commune de Val-de-Reuil / FDAAPPMA 27. 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 (Commune de Val-de-Reuil / FDAAPPMA 27) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Bassin d'Aviron de la Commune de Val-de-Reuil, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Commune de Val-de-Reuil / FDAAPPMA 27 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Bassin d'Aviron de la Commune de Val-de-Reuil is 119 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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