Gravière de Chavannel is a compact 12.6-hectare gravel pit in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté offering solid carp fishing alongside pike and tench, located 312 miles south of Calais near Lure. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, making it suitable for extended sessions, and float-tubes are allowed if you fancy exploring deeper features. You'll need an AAPPMA licence from Lure - Les Aynans (the local fishing association), plus their day ticket for this tranquil venue.
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.
Night fishing at Gravière de Chavannel is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Saône requires specific authorisation per annual arrêté. Check the full list in the 2026 arrêté at peche-haute-saone.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche-haute-saone.fr + arrêté DDT/2025 n°403
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravière de Chavannel under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Saône departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière de Chavannel 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 de Chavannel — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. 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 Lure - Les Aynans) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Gravière de Chavannel, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière de Chavannel is 312 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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