Ochsengrund is a substantial 28-hectare gravel pit in Alsace offering solid carp and catfish prospects for bank anglers willing to make the journey (333 miles from Calais). Day-fishing only here, so plan your sessions accordingly, but you'll find diverse species including pike, tench and bream alongside your target carp. You'll need to contact the local AAPPMA Haut-Rhin for access and obtain a French fishing licence before your trip.
Night fishing at Ochsengrund is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haut-Rhin requires AAPPMA-specific authorisation. Check peche68.fr for plans d'eau with night carp permitted. Source: peche68.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Ochsengrund under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Bas-Rhin departmental card (URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Ochsengrund holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, 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 Ochsengrund — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin. 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 Haut-Rhin) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Ochsengrund, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Ochsengrund is 333 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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