Étang de la Saussaie is a scenic 17-hectare gravel pit in Meurthe-et-Moselle offering solid carp fishing with pike, tench and bream alongside—night fishing is permitted with a 3-rod limit, and boats including bait boats are allowed. Located 251 miles from Calais in the Grand Est region, this no-kill venue rewards patience on larger water with good depth and features for stalking. You'll need a local AAPPMA permit and must respect the three-rod restriction; contact the Meurthe-et-Moselle AAPPMA to confirm current access and any seasonal rules.
Night fishing at Étang de la Saussaie is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Meurthe-et-Moselle is authorised 1 April–31 October on specific designated parcours. CPMA timbre (fishing licence) mandatory for night carp. Check the arrêté préfectoral at peche-54.fr/469-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm for the full list. Source: peche-54.fr/469-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Required permits & cards: Meurthe-et-Moselle card. Season 1 April–31 October.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Saussaie holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Saussaie — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle. 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 locale Meurthe-et-Moselle) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Saussaie, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de la Saussaie is 251 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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