Plan d'Eau de la Croix Marthe is an intimate 5-hectare gravel pit in Normandy offering solid carp alongside pike and tench in a peaceful, low-pressure setting—ideal if you prefer quieter banks over busier French venues. Day fishing only, with bank access throughout, it's located about 2.5 hours from Calais, making it perfect for a relaxed mid-trip stop. You'll need a day ticket and valid French fishing licence (available locally through the AAPPMA Eure); expect straightforward regulations on a well-established water.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de la Croix Marthe 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 la Croix Marthe 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 la Croix Marthe 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 de la Croix Marthe — 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 la Croix Marthe, 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 la Croix Marthe is 138 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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