Formed by damming a river valley in Ardennes, Lac des Vieilles Forges is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 141 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Grand Est. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac des Vieilles Forges is allowed: Specific zones. Enduro April 2026. Regarding boats: Electric & Oars only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac des Vieilles Forges is just 142 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Grand Est is a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
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Lac des Vieilles Forges holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 "Les Triages" de Renwez) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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