Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France 27 acres (11 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 154mi from Calais
About Les Étangs de la Houssaye
One of Île-de-France's natural lakes, Les Étangs de la Houssaye in Seine-et-Marne covers 11 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Les Étangs de la Houssaye holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Les Étangs de la Houssaye permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 154 miles from Calais, Les Étangs de la Houssaye is a popular destination for anglers exploring Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Department
Seine-et-Marne
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Lake
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
154 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne
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Les Étangs de la Houssaye holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Les Étangs de la Houssaye covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Les Étangs de la Houssaye?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Les Étangs de la Houssaye?+
Night fishing at Les Étangs de la Houssaye is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne..
Are bivvies allowed at Les Étangs de la Houssaye?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Les Étangs de la Houssaye under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Les Étangs de la Houssaye from Calais?+
Les Étangs de la Houssaye is approximately 154 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Les Étangs de la Houssaye?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Seine-et-Marne).
Fishing in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France
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