Étang d'Ommeray is a compact 32-hectare reservoir in Moselle offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike, perch, zander, tench and bream — ideal if you're exploring eastern France's lesser-known venues. Bank fishing only and day-use restrictions mean you'll need to plan shorter sessions, but the mixed species potential keeps things interesting. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from the local Moselle federation and should contact them ahead to confirm current access and regulations.
At 265 miles from Calais, Étang d'Ommeray is a popular destination for anglers exploring Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Night fishing at Étang d'Ommeray 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'Ommeray holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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'Ommeray — 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'Ommeray, 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'Ommeray is 265 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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