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Fishing at Moorweiher

Moselle · Grand Est · France · 26 acres (11 ha)
Department
Moselle
Region
Grand Est
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
26 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Unknown
From Calais
265 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA locale Moselle
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Moselle, Grand Est 26 acres (11 ha) Reservoir No night fishing 265mi from Calais

About Fishing at Moorweiher

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.

Fishing Rules & Regulations — Moorweiher

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.

Fish Species at Moorweiher

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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Fishing Season & Rules

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.

Getting to France from the UK

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.

🚂 Channel TunnelFolkestone → Calais · ~35 min · Drive-on/drive-off · Fastest crossing
⛴ P&O FerriesDover → Calais · ~90 min · Multiple daily sailings · Good for heavy carp kit

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a Trip to Moorweiher

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.

Moselle is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Moselle or explore all of Grand Est.

Best Time to Fish in France

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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