Gravières de la Piblais is a substantial 30-hectare gravel pit in Brittany offering excellent night fishing opportunities—a real draw for dedicated UK carp anglers seeking longer sessions. The mixed fishery holds quality carp alongside pike, zander and tench, with float-tube access allowing you to explore deeper features across this spacious venue. Located 255 miles from Calais, it's a serious road trip, but night fishing status and the chance to work unmarked water make it worthwhile for committed travelling anglers.
Practical note: You'll need an AAPPMA permit from the Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes; contact them ahead to confirm current conditions and float-tube regulations.
Night fishing at Gravières de la Piblais is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Ille-et-Vilaine is authorised year-round (except brief brochet spawning window) on specific 2nd category parcours. The department has many river and plan d'eau night carp sites. Check the interactive map at peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. No motor boat for baiting at night. Source: peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Gravières de la Piblais. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gravières de la Piblais under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Ille-et-Vilaine card (EHGO).
Managed by Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gravières de la Piblais holds carp, 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 Gravières de la Piblais — you will also need to be affiliated with Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes. 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 (Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Gravières de la Piblais, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Gravières de la Piblais is 255 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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