This 52-hectare gravel pit near Léry in Normandy (120 miles from Calais) holds solid populations of carp, tench, bream and pike in a strictly protected nature reserve setting — day-fishing only, no night sessions permitted. Bank fishing exclusively, with a peaceful environment that suits anglers seeking quality water away from busier venues, though access is tightly regulated to protect the reserve's bird populations. You'll need to contact the LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux) or the local AAPPMA in advance to confirm access and obtain necessary permits.
Night fishing at Réserve Ornithologique de Grande Noë is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Eure night carp is authorised on the Seine and its associated ballastières/gravières in river valleys. Whether this specific plan d'eau is on the arrêté: check eure-peche.com for the current list. Source: eure-peche.com/3364-reglementation.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Réserve Ornithologique de Grande Noë. Nature reserve — boats likely forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Réserve Ornithologique de Grande Noë. Nature reserve — no camping.
Required permits & cards: Specific access authorisation required from reserve management.
Managed by Réserve Ornithologique (LPO / Léry-Poses). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Eure and across all of France.
Réserve Ornithologique de Grande Noë holds carp, pike, perch, zander, 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 Réserve Ornithologique de Grande Noë — you will also need to be affiliated with Réserve Ornithologique (LPO / Léry-Poses). Licences are available online before your trip.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Réserve Ornithologique de Grande Noë and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
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 (Réserve Ornithologique (LPO / Léry-Poses)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Réserve Ornithologique de Grande Noë, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Réserve Ornithologique (LPO / Léry-Poses) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Réserve Ornithologique de Grande Noë is 120 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
Eure is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Eure or explore all of Normandie.
Other public fishing venues near Réserve Ornithologique de Grande Noë on PiscaMaps: