Boire des Longues Raies is a modest 20-hectare gravel pit in Normandy offering solid mixed fishing for carp, pike, tench and bream in a peaceful setting just 118 miles from Calais. Day-fishing only and bank access means early starts and disciplined planning, but the shallow gravel-pit habitat typically holds responsive fish and fewer crowds than larger venues. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from the local Eure federation — essential first stop before fishing.
Night fishing at Boire des Longues Raies 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.
Managed by AAPPMA locale (Eure). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Boire des Longues Raies 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 Boire des Longues Raies — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale (Eure). 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 (Eure)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Boire des Longues Raies, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale (Eure) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Boire des Longues Raies is 118 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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