This compact 16-hectare reservoir in Alsace holds carp, tench, bream and pike, making it an intimate alternative to France's busier venues—ideal if you're seeking quieter bank fishing in the Vosges region. Day fishing only means you'll need to plan shorter sessions, but the modest size encourages thorough exploration of productive swims. You'll need a local AAPPMA licence and permission from the Bas-Rhin federation to fish here; contact them in advance as smaller venues like this sometimes have specific access protocols for visiting anglers.
At 293 miles from Calais, Plan d'Eau de Wolfartshoffen is a popular destination for anglers exploring Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de Wolfartshoffen 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 Wolfartshoffen 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 AAPPMA locale Bas-Rhin. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau de Wolfartshoffen 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 Wolfartshoffen — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Bas-Rhin. 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 Bas-Rhin) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau de Wolfartshoffen, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Bas-Rhin is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau de Wolfartshoffen is 293 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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