Gravière de Grands Gabions is a substantial 26-hectare gravel pit in Haute-Saône offering excellent carp and catfish fishing with the bonus of pike and tench — year-round night fishing in marked zones makes it ideal for extended sessions. Located 292 miles from Calais, it's a destination pit that rewards proper planning, with float-tube access available if you want to explore deeper zones. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must obtain permission from AAPPMA La Gaule Vésulienne before fishing.
Night fishing at Gravière de Grands Gabions 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 Grands Gabions 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 La Gaule Vésulienne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière de Grands Gabions holds carp, catfish, 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 Grands Gabions — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule Vésulienne. 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 La Gaule Vésulienne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Gravière de Grands Gabions, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule Vésulienne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière de Grands Gabions is 292 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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