Carp fishing at Etang de Mery
Luzancy, Northern France
Lake Description
Etang de Méry – Carp Fishing in Seine-et-Marne
Located in Méry-sur-Marne (77), just 3h 15m (346 km) from Calais, Etang de Méry is an 18-hectare (45-acre) former gravel pit set in a quiet, wooded environment. Open from mid-March to mid-November, the lake offers a natural and peaceful setting while catering to both experienced carp anglers and those looking for a relaxed fishing holiday.
Lake & Stock
The lake holds around 450 carp, with an average weight of 14 kg (31 lb). Big fish are present, with the lake record standing at 31 kg (68.5 lb) common and 33 kg (73 lb) mirror. Depths range from 4.5 to 7 meters, with a bottom made up of stone, silt, and sandy areas. Weed growth is minimal, though some rocky formations provide natural features to target.
In addition to carp, anglers may encounter pike, bream, tench, and zander, adding variety to the fishing.
Facilities & Access
Etang de Méry caters for up to 15 anglers, with 14 single swims and one double VIP swim, all offering direct car access so you can park right behind your swim. The lake maintains its natural charm while offering practical facilities including toilets. There is no Wi-Fi, but there's a good network coverage for your roaming services.
Bait boats and boats with electric or manual motors are permitted, and rentals are available on site. Anglers are welcome to bivvy up for the week, with Renaud, the on-site manager, always available to provide assistance and advice.
Prices
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Individual booking:
€300 per angler (Saturday–Saturday)
€180 per angler (Saturday - Tuesday)
€220 per angler (Tuesday - Saturday)
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Lake exclusive: €4,000 (Saturday–Saturday)
Summary
Etang de Méry is a beautifully natural carp lake in Seine-et-Marne, offering a good head of carp with the chance of landing fish over 30 kg. With excellent access, spacious swims, and a peaceful setting, it is an ideal venue for both serious carp hunters and those seeking a relaxed fishing holiday with friends or family.
Key points
- Lake: Etand de Méry
- Location: Méry-sur-Marne (77)
- Region: Seine-et-Marne
- Area: 18 hectares (45 acres)
- Distance from Calais: 3h 15m (346 km)
- Carp Stock: 450 carp with an average weight of 14 kg (31 lb)
- Lake record: 31 kg (68.5 lb) common carp and 33 kg (73 lb) mirror carp
- Anglers: 15
- Depths: Max. : 7.0 m
- Obstacles: Appart from some rocks at the margin left of swim 14, hardly any obstacles or snags
- Weed formation: hardly
- Access: All swims have car access
- Wifi: no
- Price: 300€ per angler per week; 180€ per weekend and 220€ per midweek
- Lake exclusive: 4000€ from Saturday to Saturday
Rules - Etang de Mery
Northern France1. The angler should bring a valid booking confirmation.
2. It’s allowed to fish 24 hrs per day - catch & release
3. Boats & bait boats are allowed
4. No swimming in the lake
5. No braided line, no braided leaders and no lead-core. Minimum line – 15lb breaking strain – safety rigs only. Please use single hooks (size 2-4-6) with micro barb.
6. Carp sacs, bent hooks, braided mainline, leadcore, peanuts and other nuts are banned. Canned maize is allowed, Home-cooked particles are allowed, please cook until the core is soft. Rig tube is allowed.
7. 3 Rods per angler. Bivvies and tents should be brown or green. Each angler should have a big landing net with a min. size of 90 cm and a large unhooking mat or cradle of min. 5 cm thick, a big weigh sling and Carp Antiseptic kits to disinfect the hook wounds.
8. Fishing is only allowed on the booked swims. Never leave your rods unattended.
9. Please return the fish carefully to the water. Bring your waders to make your pics with the fish in the water (under your responsibility). Please stand up with a carp to make pictures, all pictures should be made in the water or kneeled down with the carp held over the mat or cradle.
10. Marking or steeling fish will be reported immediately to the local Police (Gendarmerie) and French Justice.
11. Alcohol abuse and drugs are not tolerated.
12. Please respect the nature and the tranquillity of the site. Keep clean the sanitary building and the swims. Please separate waste in the designated containers.
13. Dogs are allowed. Campfires are strictly forbidden. Gas cookers and barbecues are allowed.
14. The owner can keep the refundable payment if you don’t respect the regulations
15. Arrival: 12:00 AM. Departure: 11:00 AM.
16. Cars may stay on the swims.
17. The owner and the bailiff can check your rigs at any time.
18. The owner is not responsible for theft, fire, injury or what so ever.
19. Each angler should sign the regulations declaring that he/she accepts them
20. Waste sorting: please separate glass, from paper & cardboard, bricks & cans etc. Please take your waste with you to the designated containers in the village.
