The carp Star du Lac du Der

If you’re looking for an ideal spot for carp fishing in the Marne or Haute-Marne, Lac du Der is the place for you! Carp anglers appreciate not only the abundance of fish in the lake’s waters, but also the beautiful spots set up especially for them.

Carp fishing at Lac du Der

Out in the open, under the stars, waiting… Then, leaping at the whistle of the bite detector, hooking and fighting to catch the star fish to be caught, cared for, photographed and finally returned to its underwater world.

The “magic” carp of Lac du Der have a characteristic hump, very pronounced on the spine, due to their extremely rapid growth in this rich environment.

Nightcarp fishing is uniquely managed; there are no night fishing runs, but 35 sites managed by reservation during the season from late March to late October. An agent from the Maison des Pêcheurs will welcome and guide you during your stay.

A record carp at Lac du Der

In October 2015, a carp angler had the privilege of catching France’s biggest carp by hauling up a colossal specimen weighing 44 kg!

Fishing stations night carp

For night carp fishing in Champagne, there are 35 spots around Lac du Der, accessible by boat or car.

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Opening times for carp fishing

Stations are open from the last Friday in March to the last Friday in October.
Stations no. 33 and 35 are open from the last Friday in March to the last Friday in May, and from the 1st Friday in September to the 2nd Friday in November.
In the South Basin, all berths are open until the 2nd Friday in November.

Reservations for the following year begin at midnight on July 1, by e-mail to the Maison des Pêcheurs.

Regulations

Night fishing with animal baits, livebait, dead fish and artificial lures is prohibited.
During the week, river fishing only is authorized from Friday noon to the following Friday noon.
At night, river fishing only is authorized from midday to midday the following day.
At night, it is strictly forbidden to navigate on the entire stretch of water or to fish from a boat.
Daytime navigation is authorized by electric motor only, or by rowing.
Other fish caught during the night period defined in article R236-18 of the French Rural Code must be returned to the water alive as soon as they are caught.
No Kill is mandatory.
It is forbidden to stretch lines more than 100m.
Lines must be set perpendicular to the bank.
Fishing is limited to a maximum of 4 rods per angler.
It is forbidden to light fires on the ground.
Neutral-colored individual shelters are tolerated only on night runs.