Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France · France · 91 acres (37 ha)
Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France 91 acres (37 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Marais du Grand Clair
Marais du Grand Clair is a lowland lake in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France, offering accessible fishing in the flat, agricultural landscape of Hauts-de-France. This shallow, marshy water is ideal for anglers seeking peaceful conditions and intimate contact with the fish.
Department
Pas-de-Calais
Region
Hauts-de-France
Water Type
Water
Size
91 acres (37 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Pas-de-Calais
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Marais du Grand Clair
Night fishing at Marais du Grand Clair is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 62 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 du Grand Clair 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 Pas-de-Calais. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Marais du Grand Clair holds pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, carp, eel, rudd. 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 du Grand Clair — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Pas-de-Calais. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Marais du Grand Clair covers 91 acres (37 ha) in Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Marais du Grand Clair?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Tench, Carp, Eel, Rudd. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Marais du Grand Clair?+
Night fishing at Marais du Grand Clair is subject to local rules. Dept 62 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 du Grand Clair?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Marais du Grand Clair 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 du Grand Clair?+
Boats are not permitted at Marais du Grand Clair. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Marais du Grand Clair?+
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 Pas-de-Calais). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Marais du Grand Clair
To fish Marais du Grand Clair, 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 Pas-de-Calais is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
