le Hable is a small public reservoir in the Manche department of Normandie, covering 24 hectares (59-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at le Hable is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 168 miles from Calais, le Hable is a popular destination for anglers exploring Normandie, one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
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le Hable holds carp, pike, perch, 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 locale (Manche)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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