This sprawling 128-hectare gravel pit in Bas-Rhin offers excellent carp and catfish potential across a substantial water with good species diversity including pike, zander and tench. Located 313 miles southeast of Calais in Grand Est, it's a serious destination for UK anglers seeking space and variety, though night fishing isn't permitted under local AAPPMA regulations. Bank fishing only, so focus on accessible swims and bring your tackle accordingly—you'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA carte de pêche from the local Bas-Rhin association.
At 313 miles from Calais, Gravière de Beinheim requires a longer journey from the UK, but Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Gravière de Beinheim is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Bas-Rhin requires authorisation — contact the AAPPMA managing this gravière. The Bas-Rhin has 300+ gravières, many managed by local AAPPMA with their own night carp rules. Check peche67.fr/5754-plan-deau.htm for the federation-managed plans d'eau. Source: peche67.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravière de Beinheim under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Bas-Rhin departmental card (URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA locale Bas-Rhin. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière de Beinheim holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 Gravière de Beinheim — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Bas-Rhin. 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 Bas-Rhin) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Gravière de Beinheim, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Bas-Rhin is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière de Beinheim is 313 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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