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.
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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.
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.
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