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Gerteis is a compact 22-hectare reservoir in the Alsace region, offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike, perch, tench and bream—a genuine mixed-species venue that rewards patient anglers. Bank fishing only with daylight hours keep things intimate and manageable, making it ideal if you prefer a quieter experience without the long trek from the Channel (326 miles). You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA card from Haut-Rhin to fish here.
Gerteis is 326 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Gerteis is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haut-Rhin requires AAPPMA-specific authorisation. Check peche68.fr for plans d'eau with night carp permitted. Source: peche68.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gerteis under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Bas-Rhin departmental card (URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Gerteis 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 Gerteis — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin. 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 Haut-Rhin) 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 Gerteis, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gerteis is 326 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Haut-Rhin is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Haut-Rhin or explore all of Grand Est.
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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