Oise · Hauts-de-France · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Oise, Hauts-de-France 27 acres (11 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 111mi from Calais
About Étang de Varesnes
Étang de Varesnes is a small natural lake in Oise, Hauts-de-France, covering 11 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Varesnes — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Oise.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 111 miles from Calais, Étang de Varesnes is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Hauts-de-France is the closest French region to the UK — ideal for shorter fishing trips without a long drive.
Department
Oise
Region
Hauts-de-France
Water Type
Lake
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
111 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Oise
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Étang de Varesnes holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Varesnes covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Oise, Hauts-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Varesnes?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Varesnes?+
Night fishing at Étang de Varesnes is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Oise..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Varesnes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Varesnes under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Varesnes from Calais?+
Étang de Varesnes is approximately 111 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Varesnes?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de l'Oise).
Fishing in Oise, Hauts-de-France
Oise is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Hauts-de-France departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
