Nestled in the Marne forests around 200 miles south-east of Calais, this intimate 14.5-hectare reservoir offers a peaceful day-only venue for carp and tench among mixed pike and perch populations. Bank fishing only keeps it quiet and uncrowded, making it ideal if you're seeking a serene break from busier French lakes during your trip. You'll need a valid AAPPMA day ticket or annual licence from the local Marne federation before fishing.
Plan d'Eau 2 du Bois de Bussy lies 203 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau 2 du Bois de Bussy is authorised under Marne regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec) in the Marne on 2nd category public domain waters. Immediate release mandatory — no retention of night-caught carp. Vegetable baits, boilies and seed imitations only. Campsite signalling (non-green/red light) required. Source: peche51.fr
Managed by AAPPMA locale Marne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau 2 du Bois de Bussy 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 du Bois de Bussy — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Marne. 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 locale Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau 2 du Bois de Bussy, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Marne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau 2 du Bois de Bussy is 203 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'Eau 2 du Bois de Bussy — always check the current rules with AAPPMA locale Marne before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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