Sablière du Maupas is a compact 15-hectare reservoir in Normandie offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, tench and bream in a peaceful, bank-fishing-only setting just 117 miles from Calais. Day fishing only here, so you'll need to plan your sessions accordingly, but the intimate size makes it ideal for exploring every productive corner. You'll need to purchase a local AAPPMA licence to fish — contact the Eure federation for current permits and any seasonal restrictions.
Night fishing at Sablière du Maupas 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 Maupas holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Sablière du Maupas — 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 Maupas, 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 Maupas is 117 miles from Calais — reachable on the day of crossing.
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