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This 60-hectare natural lake near Paris offers solid carp fishing alongside pike, zander and bream, with the bonus of night fishing permitted in designated sectors—ideal if you want extended sessions. Just 148 miles from Calais, it's accessible for a long weekend trip, and electric motors are allowed if you want to cover water efficiently. Contact AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne before your visit to confirm night fishing zones and obtain your fishing permit.
Night fishing at Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Seine-et-Marne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. The full list is only available via the interactive map at federationpeche77.fr/4266-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: federationpeche77.fr/4266-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne. Regatta/rowing lake — fishing from boats may be restricted during events. Verify with federation.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Seine-et-Marne card or EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne holds carp, pike, perch, zander, 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 Vaires-sur-Marne — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Vaires-sur-Marne, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne is 148 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
Seine-et-Marne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Seine-et-Marne 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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