Marais de Faraman is a vast 288-hectare reservoir in the Camargue wetlands offering excellent carp and pike fishing from the bank across pristine natural habitat—a real change of pace from commercialised venues. Located nearly 540 miles south of Calais, it's a serious road trip rewarding dedicated anglers with uncrowded fishing and strong populations of carp, bream, zander and black bass in a protected nature reserve setting. Night fishing is prohibited due to the site's conservation status, so you'll need to plan daytime sessions. You'll need a French fishing licence and affiliation with the local FDAAPPMA 13; bank access is restricted to designated areas, so check permissions with the federation before your trip.
At 539 miles from Calais, Marais de Faraman requires a longer journey from the UK, but Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Marais de Faraman is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Bouches-du-Rhône has 13 designated night carp parcours, all weekend-only (Fri–Mon), year-round. Check peche13.fr/4904-carpe-de-nuit.htm for the full list. Source: peche13.fr/4904-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Marais de Faraman. Protected Camargue wetland — no public recreational access.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Marais de Faraman. Nature reserve — no camping.
Required permits & cards: Not a standard public freshwater fishing venue — Camargue nature reserve.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Marais de Faraman holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, black bass. 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 Marais de Faraman — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. 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 (FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Marais de Faraman, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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