Grand Étang de la Coudre, Marne
This intimate 16-hectare reservoir in the Marne region offers solid day-fishing opportunities for carp alongside pike, tench and bream in a quieter setting than larger French venues. Bank fishing only and daylight hours mean you'll need to plan sessions around dawn-to-dusk windows, roughly 2.5 hours south of Calais. Note: You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA day ticket from the local Marne association before fishing.
Night fishing at Grand Étang de la Coudre 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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Grand Étang de la Coudre 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 Grand Étang de la Coudre — 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 Grand Étang de la Coudre, 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. Grand Étang de la Coudre is 158 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Grand Étang de la Coudre — 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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