Gravière la Grande Saussaie is a substantial 53-hectare gravel pit in Meurthe-et-Moselle offering excellent carp fishing alongside catfish, pike and tench in a scenic Grand Est setting. Night fishing is permitted on this private no-kill water, though booking is mandatory and you'll need a lifejacket if fishing from a boat. Located 252 miles from Calais, this venue requires AAPPMA membership and advance reservation before your trip — contact the local Meurthe-et-Moselle association to confirm current access terms.
Night fishing at Gravière la Grande Saussaie is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Meurthe-et-Moselle is authorised 1 April–31 October on specific designated parcours. CPMA timbre (fishing licence) mandatory for night carp. Check the arrêté préfectoral at peche-54.fr/469-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm for the full list. Source: peche-54.fr/469-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Required permits & cards: Meurthe-et-Moselle card. Night carp season 1 April–31 October only.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravière la Grande Saussaie 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 la Grande Saussaie — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle. 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 Meurthe-et-Moselle) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Gravière la Grande Saussaie, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Meurthe-et-Moselle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravière la Grande Saussaie is 252 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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