Le Champ d'Ourscamps is a compact 13.5-hectare reservoir in Oise offering solid carp fishing from the bank in a peaceful rural setting, roughly 110 miles south of Calais. Day fishing only and bank access keeps it intimate and uncrowded, with good populations of carp alongside pike, perch and tench. You'll need to purchase a day ticket through the local AAPPMA de l'Oise — book ahead during peak season as this sized water fills quickly.
le Champ d'Ourscamps is just 110 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Hauts-de-France is the closest French region to the UK — ideal for shorter fishing trips without a long drive.
Night fishing at le Champ d'Ourscamps is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Oise: the entire Domaine Public Fluvial (rivers/canals) is authorised. For étangs not connected to DPF, check if specifically listed on the 2026 arrêté. Federation étangs at Vieux Moulin (Saint-Pierre, Rouillie, Étot) are confirmed with €20 annual option. Étang de l'Évêché (Pont-Sainte-Maxence) confirmed with €30 AAPPMA option. Verify this specific lake at peche60.fr/1337-les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm. Source: peche60.fr/1337-les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Managed by AAPPMA locale de l'Oise. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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le Champ d'Ourscamps holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 le Champ d'Ourscamps — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale de l'Oise. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 locale de l'Oise) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish le Champ d'Ourscamps, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale de l'Oise is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. le Champ d'Ourscamps is 110 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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