, 6 acres (2 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Mare Saint-James
Located in the Île-de-France region near Paris, Mare Saint-James is a lowland lake offering convenient access for anglers seeking classic French stillwater fishing. This productive water is ideal for targeting multiple coarse fish species in a peaceful setting close to the capital.
Department
Region
Water Type
Water
Size
6 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Unknown
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération Nationale de Pêche
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Mare Saint-James
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Mare Saint-James.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Mare Saint-James 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 Nationale de Pêche. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Mare Saint-James holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, rudd, crucian carp. 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 Saint-James — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération Nationale de Pêche. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Mare Saint-James covers 6 acres (2 ha) in , , France.
What fish can I catch at Mare Saint-James?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Tench, Rudd, Crucian Carp. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Mare Saint-James?+
Night fishing at Mare Saint-James is subject to local rules. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Mare Saint-James?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Mare Saint-James 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 Mare Saint-James?+
Boats are not permitted at Mare Saint-James. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Mare Saint-James?+
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 Nationale de Pêche). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Mare Saint-James
To fish Mare Saint-James, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération Nationale de Pêche is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
