Moselle, Grand Est 175 acres (71 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 228mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de la Maxe
Plan d'eau de la Maxe is a medium-sized natural lake in Moselle, Grand Est, covering 71 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'eau de la Maxe — Night carp fishing permitted. Check current rules with AAPPMA de Moselle.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only.. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Plan d'eau de la Maxe lies 228 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Department
Moselle
Region
Grand Est
Water Type
Lake
Size
175 acres (71 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
228 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Moselle
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Plan d'eau de la Maxe holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Plan d'eau de la Maxe covers 175 acres (71 ha) in Moselle, Grand Est, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de la Maxe?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de la Maxe?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de la Maxe is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Check current rules with AAPPMA de Moselle..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de la Maxe?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de la Maxe under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de la Maxe from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de la Maxe is approximately 228 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de la Maxe?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Moselle).
Fishing in Moselle, Grand Est
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