Bassins de Décantation 5 de la Fontaine Bouillante is a modest 19.7-hectare reservoir in Aisne offering solid mixed fishing for carp, pike, perch, tench and bream—ideal if you're after a quieter, less pressured venue around 123 miles from Calais. Bank fishing only and daylight hours mean you'll need to work within tight timeframes, but the shallow basin format typically holds receptive fish. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA Aisne permit to fish here.
Night fishing at Bassins de Décantation 5 de la Fontaine Bouillante 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.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Bassins de Décantation 5 de la Fontaine Bouillante. Industrial facility — no public boat access.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Bassins de Décantation 5 de la Fontaine Bouillante.
Required permits & cards: No standard fishing access. Contact local water utility.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Aisne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Bassins de Décantation 5 de la Fontaine Bouillante 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 Bassins de Décantation 5 de la Fontaine Bouillante — 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 Bassins de Décantation 5 de la Fontaine Bouillante, 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. Bassins de Décantation 5 de la Fontaine Bouillante is 123 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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