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Étang des Grésillons is a compact 34-hectare reservoir near Paris offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, zander and tench in a scenic Île-de-France setting, though night fishing isn't permitted so you'll need to work daylight hours. Located 138 miles from Calais, it's accessible for a weekend trip and rewards bank anglers with good swim variety around its perimeter. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (Val-d'Oise) to fish — contact FDPPMA 95 for current permit details.
Night fishing at Étang des Grésillons is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Val-d'Oise is authorised on designated parcours per annual arrêté. Check the interactive map at federationpeche95.fr before fishing at night. Source: federationpeche95.fr
Required permits & cards: Val-d'Oise departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by FDPPMA 95 / Fédération Pêche Val-d'Oise. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang des Grésillons holds carp, pike, perch, zander, 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 des Grésillons — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 95 / Fédération Pêche Val-d'Oise. 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 95 / Fédération Pêche Val-d'Oise) 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 Grésillons, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDPPMA 95 / Fédération Pêche Val-d'Oise is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang des Grésillons is 138 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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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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