Converted from gravel extraction, Prés de la Motte is a medium-sized public gravel pit in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, covering 63 hectares of productive coarse fishing water. Prés de la Motte holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Prés de la Motte 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 185 miles from Calais, Prés de la Motte is a popular destination for anglers exploring Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
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Prés de la Motte holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 (FDPPMA 77 / Fédération Pêche Seine-et-Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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