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Étang de la Horre is a vast 237-hectare reservoir in Aube offering 24/7 night fishing for carp alongside catfish, pike and zander—a genuine elite destination for dedicated UK carp anglers willing to travel 211 miles southeast of Calais. The sheer size and fish diversity make it ideal for longer sessions, with electric or oar boats permitted to explore multiple swims across this natural conservation water. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket and French fishing licence; contact the Conservatoire des espaces naturels in advance for access details and any seasonal restrictions.
At 211 miles from Calais, Étang de la Horre 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 la Horre is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Aube's designated night carp venues are the 3 Forêt d'Orient lakes (Orient, Temple, Amance) on 10 specific bank parcours only. This lake is not on the authorised list. Source: fedepeche10.fr/pecher-dans-l-aube/reglementation-carpe-de-nuit-aube Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Étang de la Horre. Boats permitted. Motor type may be restricted — verify with AAPPMA des Lacs. La Horre is less developed than Orient/Temple/Amance. Navigation night ban likely applies as per the other three lakes — verify.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Horre under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard rules apply. Wild camping typically permitted on bank pegs in the Forêt d'Orient area.
Required permits & cards: AAPPMA des Lacs card (same card as Orient, Temple, Amance). Non-reciprocal — specific card required. Verify boat stamp separately.
Managed by Conservatoire des espaces naturels. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de la Horre holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream. 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 la Horre — you will also need to be affiliated with Conservatoire des espaces naturels. 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 (Conservatoire des espaces naturels) 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 la Horre, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Conservatoire des espaces naturels is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Horre is 211 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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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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