Public Fishing in Grand Est, France
339 public lakes, rivers and canals across 10 departments — Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Catfish, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander.
Fishing in Grand Est
Grand Est borders Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium, making it easily accessible for UK anglers travelling through the Channel Tunnel. Its 339 public venues include the famous lakes of the Aube, the Moselle river system and numerous reservoirs across the Ardennes and Vosges.
Species found across Grand Est's public waters include Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Catfish, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander. All venues require a valid Carte de Pêche and affiliation with the local AAPPMA.
Departments in Grand Est
Select a department to see its fishing venues, night fishing rules and species information.
Moselle
80 venues
🌙 11 night 🏕️ 78 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Marne
72 venues
🌙 1 night 🏕️ 72 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Meuse
48 venues
🌙 1 night 🏕️ 47 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Aube
47 venues
🌙 4 night 🏕️ 46 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Bas-Rhin
23 venues
🌙 1 night 🏕️ 22 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Vosges
20 venues
🌙 2 night 🏕️ 20 bivvy
Bream, Brown Trout, Carp
Haut-Rhin
17 venues
🏕️ 17 bivvy
Bream, Brown Trout, Carp
Meurthe-et-Moselle
12 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 12 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
Ardennes
11 venues
🌙 1 night 🏕️ 11 bivvy
Bream, Brown Trout, Carp
Haute-Marne
9 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 9 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Catfish
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many public fishing venues are there in Grand Est?+
Grand Est has 339 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, spanning 10 departments. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the region.
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Is night fishing allowed in Grand Est?+
27 venues in Grand Est permit night fishing. Rules vary by venue and department — always check the individual venue page and confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing at night.
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What fish species can I catch in Grand Est?+
Public waters in Grand Est hold Bream, Brown Trout, Carp, Catfish, Perch, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Tench, Zander. Species availability varies by venue and water type.
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Can I bivvy camp at fishing venues in Grand Est?+
334 out of 339 venues in Grand Est permit bivvy camping under standard French bivouac rules. Check each venue page for specific permissions.
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Do I need a fishing licence for Grand Est?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the water you are fishing.
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How do I find the best carp fishing in Grand Est?+
Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Grand Est by species, size and night fishing permissions. All public venues with carp are listed with full rules and access information.
