Fishing in Hauts-de-France
The closest French region to the UK, Hauts-de-France has 140 public venues within easy driving distance of Calais and Dunkirk. The Somme, Oise and Aisne river systems hold excellent Pike and Perch, while the region's gravel pit lakes offer quality Carp fishing.
Species found across Hauts-de-France's public waters include Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench, Zander. All venues require a valid Carte de Pêche and affiliation with the local AAPPMA.
Departments in Hauts-de-France
Select a department to see its fishing venues, night fishing rules and species information.
Aisne
55 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 54 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
Oise
51 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 51 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
Nord
13 venues
🌙 2 night 🏕️ 11 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
Somme
12 venues
🌙 3 night 🏕️ 12 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
Pas-de-Calais
9 venues
🌙 2 night 🏕️ 8 bivvy
Bream, Carp, Perch
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many public fishing venues are there in Hauts-de-France?+
Hauts-de-France has 140 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, spanning 5 departments. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the region.
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Is night fishing allowed in Hauts-de-France?+
13 venues in Hauts-de-France 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 Hauts-de-France?+
Public waters in Hauts-de-France hold Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench, Zander. Species availability varies by venue and water type.
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Can I bivvy camp at fishing venues in Hauts-de-France?+
136 out of 140 venues in Hauts-de-France 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 Hauts-de-France?+
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 Hauts-de-France?+
Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Hauts-de-France by species, size and night fishing permissions. All public venues with carp are listed with full rules and access information.
