Le Reposoir is a substantial 52-hectare gravel pit in Seine-et-Marne offering solid mixed fishing with healthy populations of carp, pike, tench and bream across varied depths and features. Day fishing only means you'll need to plan around daylight hours, but the spacious bank access (no boats) gives you plenty of room to explore different swims during your visit, roughly 148 miles south of Calais. You'll need to purchase a day ticket or short-term permit from AAPPMA La Gaule de la Marne or check FDPPMA 77 regulations before you go.
At 148 miles from Calais, le Reposoir is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Île-de-France is the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Night fishing at le Reposoir is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Seine-et-Marne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. The full list is only available via the interactive map at federationpeche77.fr/4266-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: federationpeche77.fr/4266-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Required permits & cards: Seine-et-Marne card or EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule de la Marne / FDPPMA 77. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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le Reposoir holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Reposoir — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule de la Marne / FDPPMA 77. 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 La Gaule de la Marne / FDPPMA 77) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish le Reposoir, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule de la Marne / FDPPMA 77 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. le Reposoir is 148 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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