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Night Carp Fishing in Oise

Venues sourced from the prefectural decree in force.

venues
54
rivers and canals
5
public lakes
24
private waters
25

The essentials in 20 seconds

Night carp fishing is legal in Oise on designated stretches defined by prefectural decree. Vegetable baits and boilies only, catch-and-release is mandatory. Geocarp lists 54 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

Domaine Halatte

Verneuil-en-Halatte · 100 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 — Oise

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

Official list — Oise fishing federation

Frequently asked questions

Is night carp fishing legal in Oise, 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).

Where can you night fish for carp in Oise (60), France?

Oise is one of the best-served departments in northern France for night carp fishing, with more than 40 venues authorised under the prefectural order in force. Rivers and canals include the Oise itself, the Aisne, the Canal latéral à l'Oise and the Canal du Nord, while an impressive network of stillwaters is open to night fishing: the Verberie lakes, the Couloisy and Attichy ponds, the federal waters at Vieux-Moulin, the Coye-la-Forêt and La Chapelle-en-Serval lakes, plus venues at Compiègne, Pont-Sainte-Maxence and Milly-sur-Thérain. Common rules: maximum 4 rods, vegetable baits only, mandatory catch-and-release at night, and transporting carp over 60 cm is prohibited. Each Geocarp listing gives the venue-level details and official source.

Barely an hour from Paris and within easy reach of the Channel ports, Oise is a superb destination for a night carp trip from the UK. Over 40 venues are authorised under the prefectural order in force — a rare density for northern France. Anglers can choose between long river and canal stretches (the Oise, the Aisne, the Canal latéral à l'Oise, the Canal du Nord) and a cluster of club-run lakes set in the forests of Compiègne, Halatte and Chantilly, from the Verberie complex to the federal ponds at Vieux-Moulin. Department-wide rules are simple and consistent: 4 rods maximum, vegetable baits only, all carp caught at night must be released, and moving carp over 60 cm is forbidden. Every Geocarp listing shows the managing club, access notes and the official regulatory source, so you can plan a legal session with confidence.