Territoire de Belfort · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 239 acres (97 ha)
Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 239 acres (97 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 314mi from Calais
About Bassin de Champagney
Bassin de Champagney is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Territoire de Belfort department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 97 hectares (239-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Bassin de Champagney is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Bassin de Champagney is 314 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Territoire de Belfort
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
239 acres (97 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
314 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Champagney – Bassin de Champagney
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Bassin de Champagney holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 Champagney – Bassin de Champagney) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Bassin de Champagney?+
Bassin de Champagney covers 239 acres (97 ha) in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Bassin de Champagney?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Bassin de Champagney?+
Night fishing at Bassin de Champagney is not permitted. 2nd Cat. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Bassin de Champagney?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Bassin de Champagney under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Bassin de Champagney from Calais?+
Bassin de Champagney is approximately 314 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Bassin de Champagney?+
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 Champagney – Bassin de Champagney).
Fishing in Territoire de Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Territoire de Belfort is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
