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Le Puchoie is a compact 14-hectare reservoir in Nord offering solid carp prospects alongside pike and tench, ideal if you're seeking a smaller, intimate French venue just 77 miles from Calais. Night fishing is permitted with a special night permit, giving you flexibility for extended sessions on this bank-fishing-only water. You'll need to purchase your day ticket and night permit through the local AAPPMA — contact the Fédération de Pêche du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59) for current rates and conditions.
Night fishing at le Puchoie is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Nord requires specific prefectoral authorisation. The department's night carp plans d'eau are confirmed annually by arrêté. Check peche59.com for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche59.com + arrêté annuel
Managed by Fédération de Pêche du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
le Puchoie 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 Puchoie — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59). 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 (Fédération de Pêche du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish le Puchoie, 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 du Nord (FDAAPPMA 59) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. le Puchoie is 77 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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