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Étang de Hanau is a modest 13.6-hectare reservoir in Bas-Rhin offering solid carp and tench fishing from the bank—ideal if you're exploring the Alsace region roughly 286 miles south-east of Calais. Night fishing isn't permitted here, so plan day sessions, though the venue's quieter character and decent pike population make it an interesting alternative to busier French spots. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from Philippsbourg to fish—organise this ahead of your trip.
At 286 miles from Calais, Étang de Hanau 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 de Hanau is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Bas-Rhin requires authorisation — contact the AAPPMA managing this gravière. The Bas-Rhin has 300+ gravières, many managed by local AAPPMA with their own night carp rules. Check peche67.fr/5754-plan-deau.htm for the federation-managed plans d'eau. Source: peche67.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Hanau under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Bas-Rhin departmental card (URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA de Philippsbourg. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Hanau holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Hanau — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Philippsbourg. 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 de Philippsbourg) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 Hanau, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Philippsbourg is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Hanau is 286 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Bas-Rhin is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Bas-Rhin or explore all of Grand Est.
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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