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Barrage de Bujaleuf is a scenic 50-hectare reservoir in central France offering solid carp fishing alongside catfish, pike and tench from the bank—perfect for anglers seeking quieter water away from the crowds. Day fishing only, so plan accordingly, and the lack of boats means you'll have peaceful conditions to work productive margins and shallow bays. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact FDAAPPMA 23 or AAPPMA La Maulde locally); note it's a substantial 356 miles from Calais, so best combined with other Nouvelle-Aquitaine venues.
Night fishing at Barrage de Bujaleuf is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Creuse's designated night carp venues are: Barrage des Combes, Barrage de Champsanglard, Barrage de Faux-la-Montagne, Barrage de Lavaud-Gélade, Barrage de l'Âge, Barrage de Vassivière. Season: 1 April–30 November. This lake is not among them. Source: fdpeche23.wixsite.com/peche23/carpe-de-nuit Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Barrage de Bujaleuf. EDF barrage — boats permitted.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage de Bujaleuf under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Vienne or Creuse departmental card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA La Maulde. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Barrage de Bujaleuf holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Barrage de Bujaleuf — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA La Maulde. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA La Maulde) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Barrage de Bujaleuf, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA La Maulde is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Barrage de Bujaleuf is 356 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Creuse is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Creuse or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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