Formed by damming a river valley in Yvelines, Pièce d'Eau des Suisses is a small public reservoir covering 14 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Île-de-France. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Pièce d'Eau des Suisses, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Pièce d'Eau des Suisses is just 149 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Île-de-France is the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
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Pièce d'Eau des Suisses holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 (Domaine National de Versailles / FDPPMA 78) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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