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Just 24 miles south of Calais, this 12.5-hectare reservoir offers solid carp fishing in intimate surroundings with seasonal night-fishing access (February to mid-August). The mixed fishery holds carp, pike, perch and tench, though bait boats are banned so you'll need to work the margins and established swims carefully. Membership through the local AAPPMA is required—contact the managing club directly to arrange your permit before arrival.
Étang de Malhove is just 24 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.
Night fishing at Étang de Malhove is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Pas-de-Calais is authorised on specific federation plans d'eau. FREE online reservation required at resa.peche62.fr for federation night carp sites. Check peche62.fr/reglementation/specificites-especes/ for the full list. Source: peche62.fr
Boat fishing: Boat rules at Étang de Malhove are unconfirmed — verify with the local AAPPMA. No specific rules found. Verify locally.
Required permits & cards: Pas-de-Calais departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA communale – Étang de Malhove. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Malhove holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Malhove — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA communale – Étang de Malhove. 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 communale – Étang de Malhove) 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 Malhove, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA communale – Étang de Malhove is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Malhove is 24 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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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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