Night Carp Fishing in Seine-et-Marne

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Night carp fishing is legal in Seine-et-Marne on designated stretches defined by prefectural decree. Vegetable baits and boilies only, catch-and-release is mandatory. Geocarp lists 30 verified night venues in this department, with maps, access details and angler reports — in English.

Seine-et-Marne, immediately east of Paris, is one of the Île-de-France region's best-served departments for night carp fishing. The river Seine is the main axis, from Bray-sur-Seine through Melun, Dammarie-lès-Lys and Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry to the Essonne boundary, with parcours managed by local AAPPMA clubs (Les Amis de la Voulzie, Le Roseau de Bray, Le Barbillon de Balloy, La Truite de Moret, Le Grand Barbeau, Les Anguilles Melunaises, Le Gardon du Lys, La Lotte et le Barbillon). The Marne adds a long run from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre to Meaux and Lagny (La Perche Fertoise, La Sonde et le Goujon, Varreddes, Trilport, Pays de Meaux, L'Hameçon de Dampmart), with the Loing around Nemours and the Grand Morin at Crécy-la-Chapelle, plus a few lakes (Bouleaunnière near Nemours, Étang des Varennes at Souppes-sur-Loing). Fishing is bank-only, plant-based baits only, and carp may not be kept or moved at night, on stretches designated by prefectural decree.

Verified venues

Status verified against the current prefectural decree.

Night fishing rules — Seine-et-Marne

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

Official list — Seine-et-Marne fishing federation

Frequently asked questions

Is night carp fishing legal in Seine-et-Marne, 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 Seine-et-Marne a good spot for night carp fishing near Paris?

Yes. Immediately east of Paris, Seine-et-Marne offers legal night carp fishing on two major rivers, the Seine and the Marne, plus the Loing and the Grand Morin. The Seine runs from Bray-sur-Seine down through Melun to the Essonne border (parcours run by Le Roseau de Bray, Le Grand Barbeau, Les Anguilles Melunaises, Le Gardon du Lys and La Lotte et le Barbillon); the Marne from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre to Meaux and Lagny. Fishing is bank-only, plant-based baits only, with carp released at night, and several no-fishing reserves apply. Every stretch is designated by prefectural decree.