Essonne, Île-de-France 4 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de la Greffière
Lac de la Greffière is a peaceful lowland lake in Essonne, situated in the Île-de-France region south of Paris, offering accessible fishing in a semi-rural setting. This tranquil water is ideal for anglers seeking quality sessions for common freshwater species in the gentle landscape of central France.
Department
Essonne
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Water
Size
4 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Essonne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de la Greffière
Night fishing at Lac de la Greffière is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 91 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de la Greffière.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Greffière under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Essonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Greffière holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de la Greffière — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Essonne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de la Greffière covers 4 acres (1 ha) in Essonne, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de la Greffière?+
The water holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de la Greffière?+
Night fishing at Lac de la Greffière is subject to local rules. Dept 91 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de la Greffière?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de la Greffière under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de la Greffière?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de la Greffière. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de la Greffière?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Essonne). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de la Greffière
To fish Lac de la Greffière, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Essonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
