Val-d'Oise · Île-de-France · France · 84 acres (34 ha)
Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France 84 acres (34 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 138mi from Calais
About Étang des Grésillons
Étang des Grésillons is a small public reservoir in the Val-d'Oise department of Île-de-France, covering 34 hectares (84-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang des Grésillons is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 138 miles from Calais, Étang des Grésillons is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Île-de-France is the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Department
Val-d'Oise
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
84 acres (34 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
138 miles
Managed by
FDPPMA 95 / Fédération Pêche Val-d'Oise
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Étang des Grésillons holds carp, pike, perch, zander, 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 95 / Fédération Pêche Val-d'Oise) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang des Grésillons?+
Étang des Grésillons covers 84 acres (34 ha) in Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Grésillons?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Grésillons?+
Night fishing at Étang des Grésillons is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Grésillons?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Grésillons under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Grésillons from Calais?+
Étang des Grésillons is approximately 138 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Grésillons?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (FDPPMA 95 / Fédération Pêche Val-d'Oise).
Fishing in Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France
Val-d'Oise is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Île-de-France departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
