Plan d'eau de Mézières-Écluzelles is a substantial 110-hectare natural lake in Eure-et-Loir offering solid mixed fishing with genuine night carp opportunities (via dedicated permit on your carte de pêche), sitting roughly 2.5 hours south of Calais. The shallow, weed-rich environment holds good stocks of carp, pike, and bream, and you can fish from a boat with electric motor or oars to reach quieter swims. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must purchase the AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Drouais permit; contact the local AAPPMA directly to confirm night-fishing permit availability before your trip.
At 155 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau de Mézières-Écluzelles is a popular destination for anglers exploring Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Mézières-Écluzelles is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Eure-et-Loir requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche28.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche28.fr
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Plan d'eau de Mézières-Écluzelles. Electric motors and oars permitted. Carnassier boat option available with separate permit.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Mézières-Écluzelles under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Drouais. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'eau de Mézières-Écluzelles holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, tench, eel. 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 Mézières-Écluzelles — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Drouais. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Plan d'eau de Mézières-Écluzelles, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Drouais is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'eau de Mézières-Écluzelles is 155 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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