This intimate 6-hectare gravel pit in Marne offers peaceful day-only carp fishing with a solid mixed fishery including pike and tench — ideal if you're seeking a quieter alternative to busier French venues. Bank fishing only keeps the pressure light, and the relatively shallow, clear water rewards observant anglers who like to spot their quarry. Located 201 miles south-east of Calais in Grand Est, you'll need a French fishing licence and day card from the local AAPPMA Marne to fish here.
Gravière 1 des Grands Chicherons lies 201 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Night fishing at Gravière 1 des Grands Chicherons 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
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravière 1 des Grands Chicherons under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière 1 des Grands Chicherons holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Gravière 1 des Grands Chicherons — 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 Gravière 1 des Grands Chicherons, 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. Gravière 1 des Grands Chicherons is 201 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Gravière 1 des Grands Chicherons — 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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