Formed by damming a river valley in Eure, Plan d'Eau 1 des Malassis is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 94 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Normandie. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Plan d'Eau 1 des Malassis, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Plan d'Eau 1 des Malassis lies 156 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Normandie, one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
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Plan d'Eau 1 des Malassis 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.
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