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Plan d'Eau 2 de la Commune d'Arques-la-Bataille is a compact 12-hectare reservoir in Normandy offering solid carp fishing alongside pike and tench, just 81 miles south of Calais. Night fishing is permitted in designated Federal Night Zones, and float-tube access is available in specific areas, making it a flexible option for visiting UK anglers. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA de Dieppe to fish here.
At 81 miles from Calais, Plan d'Eau 2 de la Commune de Arques-la-Bataille 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.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau 2 de la Commune de Arques-la-Bataille is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Seine-Maritime requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche76.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche76.fr
Required permits & cards: Seine-Maritime departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de Dieppe. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'Eau 2 de la Commune de Arques-la-Bataille holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'Eau 2 de la Commune de Arques-la-Bataille — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Dieppe. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 de Dieppe) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Plan d'Eau 2 de la Commune de Arques-la-Bataille, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Dieppe is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau 2 de la Commune de Arques-la-Bataille is 81 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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