Eure, Normandie 255 acres (103 ha) Gravel pit No night fishing Bivvy permitted 116mi from Calais
About Gravière des Marais de Jumièges
Gravière des Marais de Jumièges is a worked-out gravel pit in Eure, Normandie, now a medium-sized public fishing venue covering 103 hectares. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Gravière des Marais de Jumièges is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Gravière des Marais de Jumièges is just 116 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Normandie is one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
Department
Eure
Region
Normandie
Water Type
Gravel pit
Size
255 acres (103 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
116 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA locale (Eure)
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Eure and across all of France.
Gravière des Marais de Jumièges holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
Full details available to PiscaMaps members
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Gravière des Marais de Jumièges and over 4,000 French venues.
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 locale (Eure)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Gravière des Marais de Jumièges?+
Gravière des Marais de Jumièges covers 255 acres (103 ha) in Eure, Normandie, France.
What fish can I catch at Gravière des Marais de Jumièges?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Gravière des Marais de Jumièges?+
Night fishing at Gravière des Marais de Jumièges is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Gravière des Marais de Jumièges?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Gravière des Marais de Jumièges under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Gravière des Marais de Jumièges from Calais?+
Gravière des Marais de Jumièges is approximately 116 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Gravière des Marais de Jumièges?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA locale (Eure)).
Fishing in Eure, Normandie
Eure is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Normandie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
