Les Grands Prés is a lowland lake in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, offering a peaceful fishing experience in northeastern France's gentle countryside. This accessible water is well-suited for anglers seeking coarse and pike fishing opportunities in a calm, pastoral setting.
Night fishing at Les Grands Prés is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp fishing allowed April 1-October 31 on certain watercourses/lakes defined by prefectural order
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Les Grands Prés under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Meurthe-et-Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Les Grands Prés holds pike, perch, roach, bream, carp, tench, rudd, bleak. 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 Grands Prés — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Meurthe-et-Moselle. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Les Grands Prés, 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 Meurthe-et-Moselle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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