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Lac de Gassicourt is a compact 16-hectare reservoir near Paris offering straightforward day-ticket carp fishing in a quiet Île-de-France setting, roughly 135 miles south of Calais. Bank fishing only with a mixed species profile including carp, pike, perch, tench and bream makes this an accessible spot for a shorter trip, though note that night fishing is not permitted here. You'll need an AAPPMA permit and French fishing licence — contact FDPPMA 78 (Fédération Pêche Yvelines) directly for access details and current regulations.
Lac de Gassicourt is just 135 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Île-de-France is the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Night fishing at Lac de Gassicourt is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Yvelines is authorised on specific designated parcours per annual arrêté. Check the interactive map at federationpeche78.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: federationpeche78.fr
Managed by FDPPMA 78 / Fédération Pêche Yvelines. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Gassicourt 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 Lac de Gassicourt — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 78 / Fédération Pêche Yvelines. 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 (FDPPMA 78 / Fédération Pêche Yvelines) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac de Gassicourt, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDPPMA 78 / Fédération Pêche Yvelines is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Gassicourt is 135 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
Yvelines is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Yvelines or explore all of Île-de-France.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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