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Étang de Pierre Lorraine is a compact 18-hectare gravel pit in Seine-et-Marne offering solid carp prospects alongside pike and tench in a classic French stillwater setting. Located 144 miles south of Calais, it's an accessible day-ticket venue perfect for a shorter trip, though the day-only fishing rule means you'll need to plan around daylight hours. You'll need to contact AAPPMA La Gaule de la Marne or FDPPMA 77 to arrange access and confirm current permit requirements.
Étang de Pierre Lorraine is just 144 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Île-de-France is the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Night fishing at Étang de Pierre Lorraine is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Seine-et-Marne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. The full list is only available via the interactive map at federationpeche77.fr/4266-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: federationpeche77.fr/4266-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Required permits & cards: Seine-et-Marne card or EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule de la Marne / FDPPMA 77. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Pierre Lorraine 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 Pierre Lorraine — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule de la Marne / FDPPMA 77. 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 La Gaule de la Marne / FDPPMA 77) 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 Pierre Lorraine, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule de la Marne / FDPPMA 77 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Pierre Lorraine is 144 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
Seine-et-Marne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Seine-et-Marne or explore all of Île-de-France.
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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