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Plan d'eau du Vieux Trou is a modest 13-hectare natural lake just 35 miles from Calais, offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, perch, bream and tench across intimate bank-only waters. Night fishing is permitted here, making it ideal for dedicated carpers seeking a quieter alternative to busier venues. You'll need to confirm your visit and night-fishing plans directly with AAPPMA du Pas-de-France, and obtain your fishing licence before arrival.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau du Vieux Trou is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Pas-de-Calais is authorised on specific federation plans d'eau. FREE online reservation required at resa.peche62.fr for federation night carp sites. Check peche62.fr/reglementation/specificites-especes/ for the full list. Source: peche62.fr
Boat fishing: Boat rules at Plan d'eau du Vieux Trou are unconfirmed — verify with the local AAPPMA. No specific rules found. Verify locally.
Required permits & cards: Pas-de-Calais departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'eau du Vieux Trou 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 du Vieux Trou — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais. 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 du Vieux Trou, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Pas-de-Calais is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'eau du Vieux Trou is 35 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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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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