Moorweiher is a compact 10.5-hectare reservoir in Moselle offering solid carp fishing alongside pike and tench in a quieter setting ideal if you want to escape the busier French circuits—day fishing only, so plan accordingly. Bank access only means you'll be targeting from the margins, which can work well here for carp during feeding periods. You'll need a local AAPPMA permit from Moselle to fish; it's a fair trek at 265 miles from Calais, so best combined with other venues in the Grand Est region.
Night fishing at Moorweiher is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. In Moselle only three specific federation lakes have night carp authorisation: Étang du Bruch, Étang de Juville, and Étangs 2 & 3 de Uckange. All require an annual vignette supplement (€100/€50). All other Moselle waters: night fishing prohibited. Source: federationpeche57.fr/où-pêcher Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Required permits & cards: Moselle card (FDAAPPMA57) or URNE/CHI/EHGO.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Moselle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Moorweiher holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Moorweiher — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Moselle. 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 locale Moselle) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Moorweiher, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Moselle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Moorweiher is 265 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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