Converted from gravel extraction, Gravière de Chavannel is a small public gravel pit in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 13 hectares of productive coarse fishing water. Gravière de Chavannel holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Gravière de Chavannel permits night fishing — Authorised for carp. Marked zones — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Float-tube only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 312 miles from Calais, Gravière de Chavannel requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
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Gravière de Chavannel holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Lure - Les Aynans) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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