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Port de Bonneuil is a compact 21-hectare reservoir near Paris offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, tench and bream in an industrial setting—ideal if you're combining a French trip with time in the capital, though daytime-only fishing and bank access only mean you'll need to plan around working hours. Located 153 miles from Calais, it's best suited as a secondary venue rather than a dedicated trip destination. You'll need an AAPPMA licence and a permit from the local FDPPMA (Fédération Pêche Paris-Petite Couronne).
Night fishing at Port de Bonneuil is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Val-de-Marne is authorised on designated parcours per annual arrêté. Check peche94.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche94.fr
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Port de Bonneuil. Commercial port — no recreational navigation.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Port de Bonneuil. Industrial port — no camping.
Required permits & cards: Not a public fishing venue.
Managed by FDPPMA 75/92/93/94 / Fédération Pêche Paris-Petite Couronne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Port de Bonneuil 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 Port de Bonneuil — you will also need to be affiliated with FDPPMA 75/92/93/94 / Fédération Pêche Paris-Petite Couronne. 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 (FDPPMA 75/92/93/94 / Fédération Pêche Paris-Petite Couronne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 Port de Bonneuil, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDPPMA 75/92/93/94 / Fédération Pêche Paris-Petite Couronne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Port de Bonneuil is 153 miles from Calais, around 3 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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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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