Somme · Hauts-de-France · France · 24 acres (10 ha)
Somme, Hauts-de-France 24 acres (10 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Marais d'Hecquet
Marais d'Hecquet is a lowland lake situated in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, offering classic northern French wetland fishing in a tranquil setting. This accessible water is ideal for anglers seeking peaceful conditions and reliable catches in the flat, productive landscape of Picardy.
Department
Somme
Region
Hauts-de-France
Water Type
Water
Size
24 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Somme
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Marais d'Hecquet
Night fishing at Marais d'Hecquet is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 80 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Marais d'Hecquet 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 Somme. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Marais d'Hecquet — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Somme. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Marais d'Hecquet covers 24 acres (10 ha) in Somme, Hauts-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Marais d'Hecquet?+
The water holds pike, perch, roach, bream, carp, tench, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Marais d'Hecquet?+
Night fishing at Marais d'Hecquet is subject to local rules. Dept 80 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Marais d'Hecquet?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Marais d'Hecquet under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Marais d'Hecquet?+
Boats are not permitted at Marais d'Hecquet. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Marais d'Hecquet?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Somme). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Marais d'Hecquet
To fish Marais d'Hecquet, 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 Somme is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
