This 16-hectare natural lake in Moselle offers solid carp fishing from the bank, with night sessions permitted—ideal if you're basing yourself in eastern France. Pike and tench add variety to the mix, though the venue's intimate size means you'll want to scout swims carefully and fish tactically. Note: You'll need to register with AAPPMA de Moselle and confirm current night-fishing rules before your visit, as regulations can shift seasonally.
Étang de Maizières lies 226 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Night fishing at Étang de Maizières is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. In Moselle only three specific federation lakes have night carp authorisation: Étang du Bruch, Étang de Juville, and Étangs 2 & 3 de Uckange. All require an annual vignette supplement (€100/€50). All other Moselle waters: night fishing prohibited. Source: federationpeche57.fr/où-pêcher Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Required permits & cards: Moselle card (FDAAPPMA57) or URNE/CHI/EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA de Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Maizières holds carp, pike, perch, bream, 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 Maizières — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Moselle. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Étang de Maizières, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Moselle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Maizières is 226 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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