Étang d'Oie is a compact 27-hectare reservoir in Marne offering solid carp and catfish fishing from the bank, lying around 192 miles south of Calais in the Grand Est region. Day-only fishing means you'll need to plan shorter sessions, but the mix of species — including tench and bream — keeps things interesting between carp runs. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA Marne to fish here.
Étang d'Oie lies 192 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Night fishing at Étang d'Oie is authorised under Marne regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec) in the Marne on 2nd category public domain waters. Immediate release mandatory — no retention of night-caught carp. Vegetable baits, boilies and seed imitations only. Campsite signalling (non-green/red light) required. Source: peche51.fr
Managed by AAPPMA locale Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang d'Oie 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'Oie — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale 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 (AAPPMA locale Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang d'Oie, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang d'Oie is 192 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang d'Oie — always check the current rules with AAPPMA locale Marne before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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