Great Lake is a substantial 24-hectare gravel pit in Marne offering solid mixed fishing with healthy populations of carp, catfish and pike—ideal if you want variety alongside your carp sessions. Night fishing is permitted under private management rules, and you can rent their boats to explore deeper sections, though expect around 3.5 hours' drive from Calais. You'll need to purchase a day ticket and comply with AAPPMA regulations; clarify boat availability and any night-fishing conditions with the site before your trip.
Night fishing at Great Lake is authorised under Marne regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec) in the Marne on 2nd category public domain waters. Immediate release mandatory — no retention of night-caught carp. Vegetable baits, boilies and seed imitations only. Campsite signalling (non-green/red light) required. Source: peche51.fr
Managed by AAPPMA locale Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Great Lake holds carp, catfish, 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 Great Lake — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Marne. 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 Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Great Lake, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Great Lake is 201 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Great Lake — always check the current rules with AAPPMA locale Marne before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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