Fishing at Étang du Corra

About Fishing at Étang du Corra

Étang du Corra is a compact 16-hectare gravel pit near Paris offering genuine French countryside carp fishing without the crowds—ideal for a quick trip from Calais (137 miles). Bank fishing only with daylight-only access keeps things peaceful, and you'll share the water with pike, tench and bream on mixed swims. You'll need a day ticket and French fishing licence (check FDPPMA 95 Val-d'Oise for current rates and permit details).

Fish Species at Étang du Corra

Étang du Corra holds carp, pike, perch, 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 du Corra — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 95 / Fédération Pêche Val-d'Oise. Licences are available online before your trip.

Fishing Season & Rules

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 du Corra?+
  Étang du Corra covers 41 acres (16 ha) in Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France. The lake is a former gravel extraction site now open as a public coarse fishery.
• What fish can I catch at Étang du Corra?+
  The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
• Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Corra?+
  Night fishing at Étang du Corra is subject to local rules. 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 Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
• Are bivvies allowed at Étang du Corra?+
  Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Étang du Corra. Full details including any overnight exemptions are available to PiscaMaps members.
• Are boats allowed at Étang du Corra?+
  Boat use is restricted at Étang du Corra. No specific rules found.
• How far is Étang du Corra from Calais?+
  Étang du Corra is approximately 137 miles from Calais by road. One of the more accessible venues in northern France for UK anglers.
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Corra?+
  Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (FDPPMA 95 / Fédération Pêche Val-d'Oise). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.

Planning a Trip to Étang du Corra

To fish Étang du Corra, 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 du Corra is 137 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.

Val-d'Oise is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Val-d'Oise or explore all of Île-de-France.

Nearby Fishing Lakes

Other public fishing venues near Étang du Corra on PiscaMaps:

• Étang du Petit Bois, Val-d'Oise
• Étang du Petit Bois, Val-d'Oise
• Étang de l'Épinoche, Yvelines
• Étang des Galets, Val-d'Oise
• Plan d'Eau 8 de la Base Nautique de Cergy-Neuville, Val-d'Oise
• Étang des Éguerets, Val-d'Oise
• Étang des Galets, Val-d'Oise
• Les Étangs de Cergy, Val-d'Oise
• Les Étangs de Cergy, Val-d'Oise
• Plan d'Eau 3 de la Base Nautique de Cergy-Neuville, Val-d'Oise
• Étang des Cayennes, Val-d'Oise
• Étang des Hautes Bornes, Val-d'Oise