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Plan d'eau de Marnay is a compact 26-hectare natural lake in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, perch, bream and tench—ideal if you're seeking a quieter, intimate venue away from busier French waters. Night fishing is permitted, giving you flexibility for extended sessions, and bank access is straightforward with no boat restrictions to navigate. Located 309 miles south of Calais, this is a worthwhile destination for UK anglers wanting reliable carp habitat in a less-crowded setting—contact AAPPMA de Haute-Saône to confirm night fishing terms and pick up your fishing permit before your visit.
Plan d'eau de Marnay is 309 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Marnay is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Saône requires specific authorisation per annual arrêté. Check the full list in the 2026 arrêté at peche-haute-saone.fr before fishing at night. Source: peche-haute-saone.fr + arrêté DDT/2025 n°403
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Marnay under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Saône departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de Haute-Saône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'eau de Marnay 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 Marnay — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Haute-Saône. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Plan d'eau de Marnay, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Haute-Saône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'eau de Marnay is 309 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Haute-Saône is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Haute-Saône or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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