Étang des Bruyères, Moselle
This intimate 12-hectare natural lake in Grand Est offers solid carp and tench fishing in a quieter setting, just 239 miles from Calais. Night carp fishing is permitted here, giving you flexibility for extended sessions, though you'll be casting from the bank only—no boats. Essential: purchase a permit from AAPPMA de Moselle and confirm current night-fishing rules with them before your trip, as local regulations can change.
Night fishing at Étang des Bruyères is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. In Moselle only three specific federation lakes have night carp authorisation: Étang du Bruch, Étang de Juville, and Étangs 2 & 3 de Uckange. All require an annual vignette supplement (€100/€50). All other Moselle waters: night fishing prohibited. Source: federationpeche57.fr/où-pêcher Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Required permits & cards: Moselle card (FDAAPPMA57) or URNE/CHI/EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA de Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang des Bruyères holds carp, pike, perch, bream, 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 des Bruyères — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Moselle. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Étang des Bruyères, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Moselle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang des Bruyères is 239 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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