Sablière du Bois des Sapins is a scenic 14-hectare gravel pit in Normandy offering solid carp fishing alongside pike and tench, perfect for a relaxed bank-fishing break just two hours from Calais. Day fishing only means you'll need to plan your sessions carefully, but the intimate setting and mixed species opportunity make it worth the detour. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA day card from the local Eure association—pick one up before arrival to avoid disappointment.
Night fishing at Sablière du Bois des Sapins 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.
Managed by AAPPMA locale (Eure). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Sablière du Bois des Sapins holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Sablière du Bois des Sapins — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale (Eure). 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 locale (Eure)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Sablière du Bois des Sapins, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale (Eure) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Sablière du Bois des Sapins is 123 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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