Formed by damming a river valley in Nord, Étang de la Digue Noire is a small public reservoir covering 19 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Hauts-de-France. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Étang de la Digue Noire, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only (West bank).
Étang de la Digue Noire is just 84 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Hauts-de-France is the closest French region to the UK — ideal for shorter fishing trips without a long drive.
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Étang de la Digue Noire holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 du Nord) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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