Plan d'eau de la Frette is a compact 9-hectare natural lake in Aisne offering solid carp and tench fishing from the bank, just 110 miles south of Calais—ideal for a quick French break. Night fishing is permitted, giving you flexibility to target carp during the cooler hours, and the lake's intimate size makes it manageable to read and locate feeding fish. You'll need to purchase a fishing licence and check AAPPMA membership requirements with the Fédération de l'Aisne pour la Pêche before your trip.
At 110 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau de la Frette is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Hauts-de-France is the closest French region to the UK — ideal for shorter fishing trips without a long drive.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de la Frette is authorised under Aisne regulations. Night carp confirmed — Plan d'eau de la Frette (Tergnier). Season: year-round. Vegetable baits only. No-kill mandatory at night. Source: peche02.fr/3793-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Plan d'eau de la Frette.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de la Frette under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by Fédération de l'Aisne pour la Pêche. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'eau de la Frette holds carp, pike, perch, bream, 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 Frette — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de l'Aisne pour la Pêche. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Plan d'eau de la Frette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de l'Aisne pour la Pêche is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'eau de la Frette is 110 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'eau de la Frette — always check the current rules with Fédération de l'Aisne pour la Pêche before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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