Réservoir de la Liez is a vast 217-hectare reservoir in Haute-Marne offering excellent carp fishing alongside catfish, pike and zander in a scenic Grand Est setting—roughly 266 miles from Calais, making it a proper road trip for committed anglers. Night fishing is permitted across three designated zones, and you can launch small petrol (max 6HP) or electric boats to explore deeper water. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must register with the local AAPPMA de Langres before fishing.
Night fishing at Réservoir de la Liez ou de Lecey is authorised under Haute-Marne regulations. Night carp confirmed — Lac de la Liez (220ha, Langres) is a confirmed Haute-Marne night carp parcours. Session type: weekends only (Friday evening to Monday morning). Season: late March–early November. Check peche52.fr for exact 2026 zone boundaries and any sector-specific rules. Weekend nights only (Friday evening to Monday morning). Season: late March to early November. Vegetable baits. Immediate release. URNE reciprocity zone. Source: peche52.fr
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Réservoir de la Liez ou de Lecey. Thermal motors permitted (unlike other Langres-area lakes). Multiple launch ramps. Trolling permitted.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Réservoir de la Liez ou de Lecey under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard bivouac rules apply.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Marne departmental card. Standard reciprocity.
Managed by AAPPMA de Langres. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Réservoir de la Liez ou de Lecey holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — fish to 25kg have been recorded. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
Record 24.5kg (geocarp/Haute-Marne tourisme); fish to 20kg+ common
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Réservoir de la Liez ou de Lecey — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Langres. 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 (AAPPMA de Langres) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Réservoir de la Liez ou de Lecey, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Langres is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Réservoir de la Liez ou de Lecey is 266 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Réservoir de la Liez ou de Lecey — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Langres before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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