Plan d'Eau du Beau Soleil is a substantial 58-hectare gravel pit in Normandy offering excellent carp prospects alongside pike, perch, zander, tench and bream across its spacious waters. Located 120 miles south of Calais and restricted to bank fishing only, it's ideal for anglers seeking a more relaxed day-session venue without the commitment of overnight camping. You'll need an AAPPMA day permit from the local Eure federation to fish here.
Plan d'Eau du Beau Soleil is just 120 miles from Calais — one of the most accessible venues in northern France for UK day-trippers and weekend anglers. Normandie is one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau du Beau Soleil is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Eure night carp is authorised on the Seine and its associated ballastières/gravières in river valleys. Whether this specific plan d'eau is on the arrêté: check eure-peche.com for the current list. Source: eure-peche.com/3364-reglementation.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Managed by AAPPMA locale (Eure). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau du Beau Soleil holds carp, pike, perch, zander, 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 du Beau Soleil — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale (Eure). 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 (Eure)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau du Beau Soleil, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale (Eure) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau du Beau Soleil is 120 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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