Plan d'Eau de la Hardt is a scenic 22-hectare gravel pit in Alsace offering solid carp and catfish fishing in a family-friendly leisure setting near Brumath, roughly 305 miles from Calais. Bank fishing only with no night sessions allowed, so this suits anglers looking for daytime sessions in a relaxed atmosphere with pike and tench also present. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from Fédération du Bas-Rhin (FDAAPPMA 67) before casting a line.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de la Hardt is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Bas-Rhin requires authorisation — contact the AAPPMA managing this gravière. The Bas-Rhin has 300+ gravières, many managed by local AAPPMA with their own night carp rules. Check peche67.fr/5754-plan-deau.htm for the federation-managed plans d'eau. Source: peche67.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de la Hardt under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Bas-Rhin departmental card (URNE).
Managed by Fédération du Bas-Rhin (FDAAPPMA 67). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau de la Hardt holds carp, catfish, 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 Hardt — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération du Bas-Rhin (FDAAPPMA 67). 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 (Fédération du Bas-Rhin (FDAAPPMA 67)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau de la Hardt, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération du Bas-Rhin (FDAAPPMA 67) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau de la Hardt is 304 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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