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Night Carp Fishing in Meurthe-et-Moselle

Venues sourced from the prefectural decree in force.

venues
51
rivers and canals
40
public lakes
4
private waters
7

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Night carp fishing is legal in Meurthe-et-Moselle on designated stretches defined by prefectural decree. Vegetable baits and boilies only, catch-and-release is mandatory. Geocarp lists 51 verified night venues in this department, with maps, access details and angler reports — in English.

Positions shown to within 1 km. The precise swim map is for members.See the map

Featured — largest lake

Étangs de Cap Nature

Crévéchamps · 18 ha

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Verified venues

Venues sourced from the current prefectural decree; private estates follow their operator's rules.

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Night fishing rules — Meurthe-et-Moselle

Always check the departmental fishing federation's official list before your session.

Official list — Meurthe-et-Moselle fishing federation

Frequently asked questions

Is night carp fishing legal in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France?

Yes, on designated stretches defined by prefectural decree. Geocarp lists these venues with maps, access details and angler reports.

Do I need a French fishing licence?

Yes. A valid French fishing licence (carte de pêche) is mandatory and can be bought online at cartedepeche.fr. Some venues require an additional night carp option from the local angling club (AAPPMA).

What baits are allowed at night in France?

Vegetable baits and boilies only. Any carp caught at night must be released immediately — keeping or transporting carp at night is prohibited by French law (decree 2004-599).

Is Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) a good destination for a night carp fishing trip from the UK?

Yes, if you like canalised rivers and canals with plenty of choice. A dedicated prefectural order opens more than forty designated swims from 1 April to 31 October. About half are on the river Moselle, from Neuves-Maisons north through Toul, Liverdun, Frouard and Dieulouard to Pont-à-Mousson and Pagny, with lots up to 3.5 km. The Meurthe adds beats at Baccarat, Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, Rosières-aux-Salines and around Nancy, and the Madon six more. Canals include the Marne au Rhin at Dombasle, Xures, Foug and the Nancy pound, the Canal des Vosges between Tonnoy and Neuves-Maisons, and the old Canal de l'Est at Toul. Four lakes are open, two of them only on set weekends. Rules: night baits limited to cereals, pastes and boilies, no fish of any species retained overnight, signposted limits, no vehicles on towpaths and no bank alteration. Nancy is a straight run from Reims on the A4.

Meurthe-et-Moselle offers one of the densest networks of designated night carp swims in eastern France — over forty of them — open from 1 April to 31 October under a dedicated prefectural order. The river Moselle carries about half, running north from Neuves-Maisons through Toul, Liverdun, Frouard and Dieulouard to Pont-à-Mousson and Pagny, with individual lots up to 3.5 km long: big, canalised, barge-traffic water that fishes like a slow river. The Meurthe adds beats at Baccarat, Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, Rosières-aux-Salines and through the Nancy suburbs, and the smaller Madon six more. Canal specialists are well served: the Canal de la Marne au Rhin is open around Dombasle, Xures, Foug and the Nancy pound, and the Canal des Vosges between Tonnoy and Neuves-Maisons. Four lakes complete the list, including the federation water at Moncel-lès-Lunéville. Nancy is the base — a genuinely beautiful city with a UNESCO square — and it is a straight run from Reims on the A4. Rules: night baits limited to cereals, pastes and boilies only, no carp or any other fish retained overnight, signposted zone limits, no vehicles on the towpaths, and no bank alteration of any kind.