Oise, Hauts-de-France 20 acres (8 ha) Gravel pit No night fishing Bivvy permitted 108mi from Calais
About Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain
Converted from gravel extraction, Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain is a intimate public gravel pit in Oise, Hauts-de-France, covering 8 hectares of productive coarse fishing water. Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 108 miles from Calais, Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain is within easy reach for visiting anglers. Hauts-de-France is the closest French region to the UK — ideal for shorter fishing trips without a long drive.
Department
Oise
Region
Hauts-de-France
Water Type
Gravel pit
Size
20 acres (8 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
108 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA locale de l'Oise
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Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 de l'Oise) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain?+
Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain covers 20 acres (8 ha) in Oise, Hauts-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain?+
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain from Calais?+
Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain is approximately 108 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'Eau du Champ Verdain?+
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 locale de l'Oise).
Fishing in Oise, Hauts-de-France
Oise is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Hauts-de-France departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
