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Étang des Clamées is a compact 6-hectare gravel pit in eastern France offering intimate bank fishing for carp, pike, perch and tench — ideal if you prefer a quieter, more tactical venue away from busier commercial lakes. Day fishing only and no boats mean you'll work specific swims and likely have the water to yourself, perfect for reading the water and targeting carp with precision. You'll need a valid fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA Meurthe-et-Moselle — easily arranged on arrival.
Étang des Clamées lies 256 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Night fishing at Étang des Clamées is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Meurthe-et-Moselle is authorised 1 April–31 October on specific designated parcours. CPMA timbre (fishing licence) mandatory for night carp. Check the arrêté préfectoral at peche-54.fr/469-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm for the full list. Source: peche-54.fr/469-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang des Clamées under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang des Clamées holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Clamées — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle. 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 locale Meurthe-et-Moselle) 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 des Clamées, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang des Clamées is 256 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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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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