Meurthe-et-Moselle · Grand Est · France · 57 acres (23 ha)
Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est 57 acres (23 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 228mi from Calais
About Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz
Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz is a small public reservoir in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of Grand Est, covering 23 hectares (57-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz lies 228 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Department
Meurthe-et-Moselle
Region
Grand Est
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
57 acres (23 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
228 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA "La Messine" de Metz
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Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, 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 (AAPPMA "La Messine" de Metz) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz?+
Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz covers 57 acres (23 ha) in Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, France.
What fish can I catch at Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz?+
Night fishing at Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz is not permitted. Ars-sur-Moselle zone. Day only.
Are bivvies allowed at Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz from Calais?+
Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz is approximately 228 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Réserve d'Eau de la Ville de Metz?+
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 "La Messine" de Metz).
Fishing in Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est
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