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Gravière de Dambenois is a compact 16.6-hectare gravel pit in the Territoire de Belfort offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, tench and bream in a quieter, less-pressured setting than many French venues. Night fishing is fully authorised here, making it ideal for dedicated carp sessions, though you'll be fishing from the bank only. Located 326 miles from Calais in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, this is a worthwhile detour for anglers seeking something more intimate—contact AAPPMA Belfort/Bavilliers or check local regulations before your trip, as a French fishing licence and syndicate membership are required.
Night fishing at Gravière de Dambenois is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Territoire de Belfort requires specific arrêté authorisation. Check fd-peche-belfort.fr for current list. Source: fd-peche-belfort.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravière de Dambenois under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Territoire de Belfort departmental card (URNE/CHI).
Managed by AAPPMA Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Gravière de Dambenois holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Dambenois — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse. 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 Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Gravière de Dambenois, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Belfort/Bavilliers – La Douce Savoureuse is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière de Dambenois is 326 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Territoire de Belfort is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Territoire de Belfort or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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