Just 3 miles from Calais, Plan d'Eau de la Gravière offers accessible day-only fishing for carp, tench and bream across its compact 21-hectare expanse—perfect for a quick session without the overnight commitment. Bank fishing only keeps things straightforward, though you'll need to respect the no-night-fishing restriction if planning multiple days. Grab your AAPPMA day ticket from the local federation before you cast.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de la Gravière is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Pas-de-Calais is authorised on specific federation plans d'eau. FREE online reservation required at resa.peche62.fr for federation night carp sites. Check peche62.fr/reglementation/specificites-especes/ for the full list. Source: peche62.fr
Boat fishing: Boat rules at Plan d'Eau de la Gravière are unconfirmed — verify with the local AAPPMA. No specific rules found. Verify locally.
Required permits & cards: Pas-de-Calais departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA locale du Pas-de-Calais. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau de la Gravière holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 Gravière — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale du Pas-de-Calais. 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 du Pas-de-Calais) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau de la Gravière, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale du Pas-de-Calais is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau de la Gravière is 3 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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