Essonne's 32-hectare Étang de la Justice offers accessible carp and tench fishing just 160 miles from Calais, making it ideal for a shorter French break without the drive to distant venues. Bank fishing only on this 2nd category water means daytime sessions and a more intimate setting—perfect if you're targeting quality rather than quantity. You'll need to check with FDPPMA 91 (Essonne federation) for day-ticket availability and confirm current access arrangements before your trip.
Night fishing at Étang de la Justice is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Essonne is authorised on designated parcours per annual arrêté. Check the interactive map at peche91.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche91.fr
Managed by FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Justice holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, 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 Justice — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne. 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 (FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Justice, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Justice is 160 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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