Lac du Prés du Hem is a lowland lake situated in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, offering accessible fishing in the flat agricultural landscape of northern France. This peaceful water is ideal for anglers seeking a relaxed day on the water with good prospects for multiple coarse fish species.
Night fishing at Lac du prés du Hem is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 59 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac du prés du Hem.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du prés du Hem 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 Nord. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du prés du Hem holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, crucian carp, tench, roach, rudd, bream, pike, perch, eel. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du prés du Hem — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Nord. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac du prés du Hem, 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 Nord is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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