Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette is a modest 17-hectare gravel pit in Bourgogne offering solid carp and tench fishing from the bank, with the added bonus of night fishing permitted year-round. Located 313 miles south of Calais, it's a quieter alternative to busier French waters, though expect a full day's drive to reach this peaceful Saône-et-Loire venue. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from Marcigny – Secteur Sud to fish here.
Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette is 313 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Saône-et-Loire's 2026 arrêté only covers specifically designated sites — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/peche-pratique/carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE).
Managed by AAPPMA Marcigny – Secteur Sud. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette 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 Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Marcigny – Secteur Sud. 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 Marcigny – Secteur Sud) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Marcigny – Secteur Sud is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette is 313 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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