Eure, Normandie 63 acres (25 ha) Reservoir No night fishing 126mi from Calais
About Fishing at Gravière du Bout Louvet
This modest 25-hectare gravel pit near Évreux offers a peaceful day-session venue for carp and tench, perfect if you want to escape busier Normandy waters without a long drive from Calais (126 miles). Bank fishing only with no night option means it suits anglers preferring daylight sessions on a smaller, more intimate water. You'll need an AAPPMA permit for Eure to fish here—easily obtained locally or online.
Department
Eure
Region
Normandie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
63 acres (25 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Unknown
From Calais
126 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA locale (Eure)
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Gravière du Bout Louvet
Night fishing at Gravière du Bout Louvet is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Eure night carp is authorised on the Seine and its associated ballastières/gravières in river valleys. Whether this specific plan d'eau is on the arrêté: check eure-peche.com for the current list. Source: eure-peche.com/3364-reglementation.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Managed by AAPPMA locale (Eure). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière du Bout Louvet holds carp, 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 du Bout Louvet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale (Eure). 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 locale (Eure)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Gravière du Bout Louvet?+
Gravière du Bout Louvet covers 63 acres (25 ha) in Eure, Normandie, France. It is a public reservoir managed under the French AAPPMA system.
What fish can I catch at Gravière du Bout Louvet?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Gravière du Bout Louvet?+
Night fishing at Gravière du Bout Louvet is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Eure night carp is authorised on the Seine and its associated ballastières/gravières in river valleys. Whether this specific plan d'eau is on the arrêté: check eure-peche.com for the current list. Source: eure-peche.com/3364-reglementation.htm Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Gravière du Bout Louvet?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Gravière du Bout Louvet. Full details including any overnight exemptions are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed at Gravière du Bout Louvet?+
Boat use is restricted at Gravière du Bout Louvet. No specific rules found.
How far is Gravière du Bout Louvet from Calais?+
Gravière du Bout Louvet is approximately 126 miles from Calais by road. One of the more accessible venues in northern France for UK anglers.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Gravière du Bout Louvet?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA locale (Eure)). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Gravière du Bout Louvet
To fish Gravière du Bout Louvet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale (Eure) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière du Bout Louvet is 126 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
