Gravière de Premeaux is a compact 11-hectare gravel pit in Bourgogne offering dedicated night carp fishing — a genuine asset for UK anglers targeting extended sessions. The venue holds a healthy mixed fishery (carp, pike, perch, tench) with bank-only access across intimate waters that reward careful spot selection. Roughly 300 miles from Calais, it's well-positioned for a focused trip; you'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA Chalon-sur-Saône – Gravières membership to fish legally.
Night fishing at Gravière de Premeaux is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Saône-et-Loire's 2026 arrêté only covers specifically designated sites — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravière de Premeaux under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA Chalon-sur-Saône – Gravières. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière de Premeaux 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 Premeaux — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Chalon-sur-Saône – Gravières. 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 Chalon-sur-Saône – Gravières) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Gravière de Premeaux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Chalon-sur-Saône – Gravières is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière de Premeaux is 301 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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