Les Carrières des Grands Prés, Marne
This intimate 8.7-hectare gravel pit offers solid carp fishing in a quieter setting, with pike and tench adding variety for bank anglers exploring the Grand Est region. Day-fishing only (no night sessions), so it suits those looking for structured sessions rather than 24-hour campaigns, roughly 200 miles from Calais. You'll need an AAPPMA licence and permit from the local Marne federation to fish here.
Night fishing at les Carrières des Grands Prés is authorised under Marne regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec) in the Marne on 2nd category public domain waters. Immediate release mandatory — no retention of night-caught carp. Vegetable baits, boilies and seed imitations only. Campsite signalling (non-green/red light) required. Source: peche51.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at les Carrières des Grands Prés under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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les Carrières des Grands Prés 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 les Carrières des Grands Prés — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Marne. 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 Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish les Carrières des Grands Prés, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. les Carrières des Grands Prés is 200 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at les Carrières des Grands Prés — always check the current rules with AAPPMA locale Marne before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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