Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is a 55-hectare gravel pit in the Ain region offering solid carp fishing alongside pike and bream, sitting about 361 miles southeast of Calais. Night fishing is available weekends only on a designated bank—ideal for a short French break—though you'll need an extra vignette and should confirm access details in advance. Bank fishing only; contact AAPPMA de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg for a day ticket and ensure you have your French fishing licence.
Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is 361 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Ain's 2026 arrêté only covers specific designated venues (Lac de Barterand, Étangs du Comte, de la Rica, Plan d'eau de Glandieu, La Malourdie casiers 3/4/10, Plan d'eau de Cormoranche, plus Ain/Rhône/Saône river sections). Source: federation-peche-ain.com/parcours-carpes-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Ain departmental card or CHI/EHGO/URNE.
Managed by AAPPMA de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is 361 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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