Val-d'Oise · Île-de-France · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France 27 acres (11 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 137mi from Calais
About Étang de Groselay
Set in the Val-d'Oise department of Île-de-France, Étang de Groselay is a small natural lake of 11 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang de Groselay is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Val-d'Oise.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 137 miles from Calais, Étang de Groselay is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Île-de-France is the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Department
Val-d'Oise
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Lake
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
137 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Val-d'Oise
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Étang de Groselay holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Groselay covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Groselay?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Groselay?+
Night fishing at Étang de Groselay is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Val-d'Oise..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Groselay?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Groselay under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Groselay from Calais?+
Étang de Groselay is approximately 137 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Groselay?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA du Val-d'Oise).
Fishing in Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France
Val-d'Oise is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Île-de-France departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
