Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France · France · 36 acres (15 ha)
Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France 36 acres (15 ha) Gravel pit No night fishing Bivvy permitted 185mi from Calais
About Pièce de Pincevent
Converted from gravel extraction, Pièce de Pincevent is a small public gravel pit in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, covering 15 hectares of productive coarse fishing water. Pièce de Pincevent holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Pièce de Pincevent operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Pièce de Pincevent lies 185 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Department
Seine-et-Marne
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Gravel pit
Size
36 acres (15 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
185 miles
Managed by
FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne
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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 (FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Pièce de Pincevent?+
Pièce de Pincevent covers 36 acres (15 ha) in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Pièce de Pincevent?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Pièce de Pincevent?+
Night fishing at Pièce de Pincevent is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Pièce de Pincevent?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Pièce de Pincevent under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Pièce de Pincevent from Calais?+
Pièce de Pincevent is approximately 185 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Pièce de Pincevent?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne).
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