Plan d'Eau de l'Épine Jeannot is a small, intimate 3.9-hectare venue in Normandy that punches above its weight for pike and perch, making it ideal if you want to escape crowded waters and enjoy a peaceful day session. Set 115 miles south of Calais in Eure, this bank-only fishery offers classic French stillwater character in a quiet rural setting. Day fishing only, so plan accordingly — you'll need a valid French fishing licence and should contact the local AAPPMA (Eure) to confirm access and any permit requirements before your trip.
Plan d'Eau de l'Épine Jeannot is just 115 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend 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 de l'Épine Jeannot is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Eure night carp is authorised on the Seine and its associated ballastières/gravières in river valleys. Whether this specific plan d'eau is on the arrêté: check eure-peche.com for the current list. Source: eure-peche.com/3364-reglementation.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de l'Épine Jeannot under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA locale (Eure). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau de l'Épine Jeannot holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'Eau de l'Épine Jeannot — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale (Eure). 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 (Eure)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau de l'Épine Jeannot, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale (Eure) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau de l'Épine Jeannot is 115 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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