Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France · France · 148 acres (60 ha)
Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France 148 acres (60 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 148mi from Calais
About Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne
Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne is a medium-sized natural lake in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, covering 60 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne — Night carp fishing permitted in designated sectors. Confirm with AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne.. Regarding boats: Rowing and electric motors permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne is just 148 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.
Department
Seine-et-Marne
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Lake
Size
148 acres (60 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
148 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne
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Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne covers 148 acres (60 ha) in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne?+
Night fishing at Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted in designated sectors. Confirm with AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne from Calais?+
Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne is approximately 148 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Vaires-sur-Marne?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne).
Fishing in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France
Seine-et-Marne is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Île-de-France departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
