Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France · France · 54 acres (22 ha)
Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France 54 acres (22 ha) Gravel pit No night fishing Bivvy permitted 188mi from Calais
About les Forestières du Lac
Converted from gravel extraction, les Forestières du Lac is a small public gravel pit in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, covering 22 hectares of productive coarse fishing water. les Forestières du Lac holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
les Forestières du Lac operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
les Forestières du Lac lies 188 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into 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
Gravel pit
Size
54 acres (22 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
188 miles
Managed by
FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne
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les Forestières du Lac 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 (FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is les Forestières du Lac?+
les Forestières du Lac covers 54 acres (22 ha) in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at les Forestières du Lac?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at les Forestières du Lac?+
Night fishing at les Forestières du Lac is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at les Forestières du Lac?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at les Forestières du Lac under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is les Forestières du Lac from Calais?+
les Forestières du Lac is approximately 188 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish les Forestières du Lac?+
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 (FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne).
Fishing in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France
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