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This intimate 11-hectare natural lake near Paris offers genuine night-fishing opportunities for carp and tench, with a peaceful bank-fishing-only setup ideal for a focused session. Located 137 miles south of Calais, Groselay suits anglers seeking smaller French waters away from busier destinations, with solid stocks of carp alongside pike and perch. You'll need to contact AAPPMA du Val-d'Oise in advance to confirm night-fishing access and obtain your local permit.
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.
Night fishing at Étang de Groselay is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Val-d'Oise is authorised on designated parcours per annual arrêté. Check the interactive map at federationpeche95.fr before fishing at night. Source: federationpeche95.fr
Required permits & cards: Val-d'Oise card (EHGO).
Managed by AAPPMA du Val-d'Oise. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Groselay holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. 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 de Groselay — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Val-d'Oise. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Étang de Groselay, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Val-d'Oise is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Groselay is 137 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
Val-d'Oise is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Val-d'Oise or explore all of Île-de-France.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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