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This 15.8-hectare reservoir near Compiègne is a solid choice for mixed carp and pike fishing, with bank access around productive margins and shallow bays where carp and tench feed readily. Night fishing is permitted in the designated Grand Étang zone, giving you flexibility for summer sessions just 101 miles from Calais—easily reachable for a long weekend. Boats are banned, so expect a quieter, more intimate atmosphere typical of small French public waters.
Access note: Membership with AAPPMA de Milly-sur-Thérain is required; daily permits are available locally or through the syndicate.
Night fishing at Étangs de Milly is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Oise: the entire Domaine Public Fluvial (rivers/canals) is authorised. For étangs not connected to DPF, check if specifically listed on the 2026 arrêté. Federation étangs at Vieux Moulin (Saint-Pierre, Rouillie, Étot) are confirmed with €20 annual option. Étang de l'Évêché (Pont-Sainte-Maxence) confirmed with €30 AAPPMA option. Verify this specific lake at peche60.fr/1337-les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm. Source: peche60.fr/1337-les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Managed by AAPPMA de Milly-sur-Thérain "Grand Étang". Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étangs de Milly 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 Étangs de Milly — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Milly-sur-Thérain "Grand Étang". 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 de Milly-sur-Thérain "Grand Étang") 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 Étangs de Milly, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Milly-sur-Thérain "Grand Étang" is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étangs de Milly is 101 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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