Intimate 5.4-hectare gravel pit in Aisne offering solid carp and tench fishing from the bank alone—a peaceful day-session venue perfect if you want to escape the busier French lakes. Located 130 miles south of Calais, it's a genuine local spot where pike and perch add variety alongside your carp targets. Day fishing only here, so plan your sessions accordingly—check with the local AAPPMA Aisne before visiting, as this is a managed public water requiring their permit or membership.
At 130 miles from Calais, Gravière 3 de la Maladrerie is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Hauts-de-France is the closest French region to the UK — ideal for shorter fishing trips without a long drive.
Night fishing at Gravière 3 de la Maladrerie is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Aisne's authorised night carp plans d'eau are: Lac de l'Ailette/Bièvre (Chamouille), Étangs du Canivet (Pommiers, n°1&2 only), Plan des Caurois (Viry-Noureuil, east half), Plan de la Frette (Tergnier), Vatroye (La Fère), Étang d'Artemps, Pierrepont communal ponds, and Oise river sections. Source: peche02.fr/3793-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravière 3 de la Maladrerie under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Aisne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière 3 de la Maladrerie 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 3 de la Maladrerie — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Aisne. 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 Aisne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Gravière 3 de la Maladrerie, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Aisne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière 3 de la Maladrerie is 130 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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