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Mare à Goriaux is a 76-hectare reservoir near Raismes offering solid mixed fishing with healthy carp, pike and zander populations in a protected natural setting. Bank fishing only and no night sessions (it's a nature reserve), but the peaceful environment and diverse species make it ideal for a daytime session within striking distance of Calais at just 79 miles. You'll need a day permit from AAPPMA "Les Joyeux Percots Raismois" de Raismes before fishing.
At 79 miles from Calais, Mare à Goriaux is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Hauts-de-France is the closest French region to the UK — ideal for shorter fishing trips without a long drive.
Night fishing at Mare à Goriaux is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Nord requires specific prefectoral authorisation. The department's night carp plans d'eau are confirmed annually by arrêté. Check peche59.com for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche59.com + arrêté annuel
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Mare à Goriaux. Boats permitted on this large mining étang. Verify motor restrictions locally.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Mare à Goriaux under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard bivouac rules apply. Natural park setting — respect conservation rules.
Required permits & cards: Nord departmental card. Standard reciprocity accepted.
Managed by AAPPMA "Les Joyeux Percots Raismois" de Raismes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Mare à Goriaux holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Mare à Goriaux — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA "Les Joyeux Percots Raismois" de Raismes. 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 (AAPPMA "Les Joyeux Percots Raismois" de Raismes) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Mare à Goriaux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA "Les Joyeux Percots Raismois" de Raismes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Mare à Goriaux is 79 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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