Fosse Montalbot is a compact 23-hectare reservoir near Paris offering genuine carp potential alongside pike and tench in a peaceful, accessible setting just 157 miles from Calais. Night fishing is permitted in a designated zone, ideal for dedicated sessions, though boats are off-limits (float-tubes tolerated from 2026). You'll need an Essonne AAPPMA day ticket or annual permit—check locally for current regulations before your trip.
Night fishing at Fosse Montalbot is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Essonne is authorised on designated parcours per annual arrêté. Check the interactive map at peche91.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche91.fr
Managed by FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Fosse Montalbot 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 Fosse Montalbot — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne. 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 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Fosse Montalbot, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Fosse Montalbot is 157 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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