Converted from gravel extraction, Gravière d'Anse is a medium-sized public gravel pit in Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 124 hectares of productive coarse fishing water. Gravière d'Anse holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Gravière d'Anse permits night fishing — Seasonal. Feb–Apr & Oct–Dec. Booking req — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Shore only. Float-tubes forbidden. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 369 miles from Calais, Gravière d'Anse requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
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Gravière d'Anse holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 d'Anse (Saône et Azergues)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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