Converted from gravel extraction, Gravière de Desnes is a small public gravel pit in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 38 hectares of productive coarse fishing water. Gravière de Desnes holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Gravière de Desnes permits night fishing — Year-round. Marked night zones — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Float-tube allowed. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Gravière de Desnes is 333 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
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Gravière de Desnes 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 La Gaule Brennoise (Sellières)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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