Étang de Gondrexange is a vast 337-hectare reservoir in Moselle offering excellent carp and catfish fishing across varied habitat, with the bonus of electric-motor boats allowing exploration of deeper sections. Night fishing is permitted on canal-side banks, giving you flexibility for longer sessions on this well-established venue. You'll need a Moselle AAPPMA licence and should contact the local federation before visiting—it's about 273 miles from Calais, making it a worthwhile destination for a dedicated trip.
Night fishing at Étang de Gondrexange 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.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Étang de Gondrexange. Boats permitted. VNF reservoir lake — specific navigation arrêté applies. Consult the arrêté available from local communes and VNF Strasbourg. No motor restriction found specific to this lake beyond standard rules.
Required permits & cards: Moselle departmental fishing card (URNE, CHI, or EHGO interfederal cards accepted). Specific VNF reservoir regulations apply — obtain the arrêté étangs réservoirs from local mairies or VNF Strasbourg.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Gondrexange holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — fish to 10kg have been recorded. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
Avg 8–10kg (Colinmaire)
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang de Gondrexange — 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 de Gondrexange, 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 de Gondrexange is 273 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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