Étang d'Holacourt is a 20-hectare reservoir in Moselle offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike, perch, tench and bream—a proper mixed fishery in France's industrial northeast, about 250 miles from Calais. Day-only bank fishing keeps things straightforward, though you'll want to plan sessions around daylight hours rather than targeting dawn and dusk feeders. You'll need a French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA Moselle to fish here.
Night fishing at Étang d'Holacourt is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. In Moselle only three specific federation lakes have night carp authorisation: Étang du Bruch, Étang de Juville, and Étangs 2 & 3 de Uckange. All require an annual vignette supplement (€100/€50). All other Moselle waters: night fishing prohibited. Source: federationpeche57.fr/où-pêcher Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Required permits & cards: Moselle card (FDAAPPMA57) or URNE/CHI/EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang d'Holacourt holds carp, catfish, 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 Étang d'Holacourt — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Moselle. 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 Moselle) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang d'Holacourt, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Moselle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang d'Holacourt is 248 miles from Calais, around 5 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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