Eure, Normandie 28 acres (11 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 116mi from Calais
About Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières
Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières is a small public reservoir in the Eure department of Normandie, covering 11 hectares (28-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières is just 116 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend 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
28 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
116 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA locale (Eure)
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Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières 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 (AAPPMA locale (Eure)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières?+
Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières covers 28 acres (11 ha) in Eure, Normandie, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières?+
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières from Calais?+
Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières is approximately 116 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'Eau 1 des Ballastières?+
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.
