Eure, Normandie 303 acres (122 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 123mi from Calais
About Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables
Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Eure department of Normandie, covering 122 hectares (302-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables — Federal Night Zone. Regarding boats: Electric / Float-tube. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 123 miles from Calais, Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Normandie is one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
Department
Eure
Region
Normandie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
303 acres (122 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
123 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA locale (Eure)
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Fish Species at Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables
Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 (AAPPMA locale (Eure)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables?+
Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables covers 303 acres (122 ha) in Eure, Normandie, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables?+
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables is permitted. Federal Night Zone.
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables from Calais?+
Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables is approximately 123 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'Eau 1 de la Commune de Venables?+
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 (AAPPMA locale (Eure)).
Fishing in Eure, Normandie
Eure is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Normandie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
