Chenal d'Évacuation des Crues is a compact 24-hectare flood-control reservoir in Seine-et-Marne offering decent mixed fishing for carp, tench, bream and pike in a working water environment—ideal if you're exploring the Île-de-France region (184 miles from Calais). Bank fishing only, with no night fishing allowed due to its flood-zone status, so plan daytime sessions around the venue's operational schedule. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership for Seine-et-Marne (FDPPMA 77); check access restrictions before visiting, as water levels can fluctuate significantly.
Night fishing at Chenal d'Évacuation des Crues is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Seine-et-Marne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. The full list is only available via the interactive map at federationpeche77.fr/4266-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: federationpeche77.fr/4266-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Required permits & cards: Seine-et-Marne card or EHGO.
Managed by FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Chenal d'Évacuation des Crues 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 Chenal d'Évacuation des Crues — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne. 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 (FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Chenal d'Évacuation des Crues, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Chenal d'Évacuation des Crues is 184 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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