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Plan d'Eau 8 de Vert-le-Petit is an intimate 11.5-hectare reservoir near Paris hosting solid populations of carp, pike, perch and tench — ideal for a quieter session away from busier waters. Bank fishing only with no night fishing allowed (leisure park regulations), so this suits day-trip anglers or those wanting early starts; it's 168 miles south of Calais via the A1. You'll need a French fishing licence and day ticket from Fédération Pêche Essonne (FDPPMA 91) — contact them in advance as access can be restricted during peak leisure periods.
Plan d'Eau 8 de la Commune de Vert-le-Petit lies 168 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau 8 de la Commune de Vert-le-Petit is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Essonne is authorised on designated parcours per annual arrêté. Check the interactive map at peche91.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche91.fr
Managed by FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'Eau 8 de la Commune de Vert-le-Petit 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 8 de la Commune de Vert-le-Petit — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne. 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 (FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne) 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 8 de la Commune de Vert-le-Petit, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDPPMA 91 / Fédération Pêche Essonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau 8 de la Commune de Vert-le-Petit is 168 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Essonne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Essonne or explore all of Île-de-France.
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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