This 28-hectare reservoir in Marne offers solid carp and catfish fishing across a peaceful, bank-only venue ideal for anglers seeking a quieter alternative to busier French waters. Day fishing only, so you'll need to plan sessions around daylight hours, though the mix of carp, tench and bream provides variety throughout your session. Located 170 miles from Calais, it's well-positioned for an eastern France trip—you'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA day card from the local Marne association to fish.
Night fishing at Étangs de la Noquette is authorised under Marne regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec) in the Marne on 2nd category public domain waters. Immediate release mandatory — no retention of night-caught carp. Vegetable baits, boilies and seed imitations only. Campsite signalling (non-green/red light) required. Source: peche51.fr
Managed by AAPPMA locale Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étangs de la Noquette holds carp, catfish, 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 Étangs de la Noquette — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Marne. 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 Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étangs de la Noquette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étangs de la Noquette is 170 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Étangs de la Noquette — always check the current rules with AAPPMA locale Marne before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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