Gravière 3 des Gros Prés is a compact 12-hectare gravel pit in Aisne offering solid day-fishing opportunities for carp alongside pike, perch and tench — ideal if you're planning a short, focused session rather than an overnight trip. Bank fishing only and no night fishing means you'll be working daylight hours, which can suit anglers wanting to explore multiple swims or combine this with other local venues. You'll need to contact the local AAPPMA Aisne for a day ticket or annual licence, so sort permissions before you head out.
Gravière 3 des Gros Prés is just 134 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend 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 des Gros Prés 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.
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 des Gros Prés 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 des Gros Prés — 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 des Gros Prés, 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 des Gros Prés is 134 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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