Gravière Epple is a substantial 97-hectare gravel pit in Bas-Rhin offering excellent mixed fishing with solid carp stocks alongside catfish, pike and zander — ideal if you want variety without sacrificing carp potential. Night fishing is permitted here under Rhine zone rules, giving you flexibility for extended sessions on this bank-only venue around 313 miles from Calais. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership card for the Bas-Rhin locale before casting.
Night fishing at Gravière Epple is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Bas-Rhin requires authorisation — contact the AAPPMA managing this gravière. The Bas-Rhin has 300+ gravières, many managed by local AAPPMA with their own night carp rules. Check peche67.fr/5754-plan-deau.htm for the federation-managed plans d'eau. Source: peche67.fr
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Gravière Epple. Large gravel pit — boats permitted. Verify motor restrictions.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravière Epple under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Bas-Rhin departmental card (URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA locale Bas-Rhin. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière Epple holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 Epple — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Bas-Rhin. 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 Bas-Rhin) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Gravière Epple, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Bas-Rhin is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière Epple is 313 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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