Étang de Vincennes is a 25-hectare reservoir in the Île-de-France region offering solid mixed fishing for carp, pike, tench and bream from the bank only—ideal if you want to escape Paris crowds without straying far from the city (155 miles from Calais). Day fishing only applies here, so plan accordingly, though the accessible margins and established carp population make it a worthwhile pit stop on a northern France trip. You'll need a Seine-et-Marne AAPPMA permit and a French fishing licence to fish legally.
Night fishing at Étang de Vincennes 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
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Vincennes. Rowing boats available for hire. Fishing from boats may be restricted.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Étang de Vincennes. Urban Bois de Vincennes park — no camping.
Required permits & cards: Paris/Seine-et-Marne fishing card. Verify rules with Fédération de Pêche de Paris.
Managed by FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Vincennes 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 Vincennes — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne. 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 (FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Vincennes, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Vincennes is 155 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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