Formed by damming a river valley in Seine-et-Marne, Étang de Vincennes is a small public reservoir covering 25 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Île-de-France. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Étang de Vincennes, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Étang de Vincennes lies 155 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
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Étang de Vincennes holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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.
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