Yvelines · Île-de-France · France · 34 acres (14 ha)
Yvelines, Île-de-France 34 acres (14 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 163mi from Calais
About Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église
Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église is a small public reservoir in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France, covering 14 hectares (34-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 163 miles from Calais, Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église is a popular destination for anglers exploring Île-de-France, the greater Paris region, with a surprising number of quality public fishing venues.
Department
Yvelines
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
34 acres (14 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
163 miles
Managed by
FDPPMA 78 / Fédération Pêche Yvelines
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Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 78 / Fédération Pêche Yvelines) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église?+
Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église covers 34 acres (14 ha) in Yvelines, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église?+
Night fishing at Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église from Calais?+
Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église is approximately 163 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Sablière 1 des Prés de l'Église?+
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 (FDPPMA 78 / Fédération Pêche Yvelines).
Fishing in Yvelines, Île-de-France
Yvelines is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Île-de-France departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
