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This intimate 6.4-hectare gravel pit in Haute-Saône offers a peaceful day-session venue for UK carp anglers seeking quieter water away from busy tourist spots—perfect if you're exploring the Bourgogne region, around 290 miles from Calais. Bank fishing only with a mixed coarse population including good carp stocks makes it ideal for anglers who prefer close-range tactics and a more intimate setting. Day fishing only due to safety restrictions, so plan accordingly if this stop fits your France itinerary.
Practical note: You'll need a valid AAPPMA licence from the local St-Loup-sur-Semouse association—pick one up on arrival or arrange in advance through their office.
Night fishing at Gravière de Saint-Loup sur Semouse is authorised under Haute-Saône regulations. Night carp confirmed on designated parcours in Haute-Saône — one of the 21 confirmed night carp venues listed by AAPPMA (8 on the Saône river, 7 on the Ognon, 2 on the Durgeon, 4 on lakes: Lac des 7 Chevaux, Lac de Vaivre, Étang Mollet, Les Vernayes). Verify this specific lake's identity on the GEOPECHE interactive map at peche-haute-saone.com/cartes-interactives-peche-haute-saone.html. Year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec 2026), all days. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack. No live transport of carp >60cm at any time. Source: peche-haute-saone.com/les-parcours-specifiques.html
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravière de Saint-Loup sur Semouse under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA St-Loup-sur-Semouse. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Gravière de Saint-Loup sur Semouse 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 Saint-Loup sur Semouse — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA St-Loup-sur-Semouse. 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 St-Loup-sur-Semouse) 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 Saint-Loup sur Semouse, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA St-Loup-sur-Semouse is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière de Saint-Loup sur Semouse is 290 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Gravière de Saint-Loup sur Semouse — always check the current rules with AAPPMA St-Loup-sur-Semouse before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Haute-Saône is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Haute-Saône 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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