This substantial 130-hectare reservoir in Corrèze offers excellent carp and catfish opportunities across diverse habitat, with electric-motor boats permitted for exploring deeper zones. Night fishing is available in designated Maronne Valley areas, giving you flexibility for extended sessions on this scenic, less-pressured water some 406 miles south of Calais. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact FDAAPPMA 19 or local AAPPMA) to fish legally.
At 406 miles from Calais, Barrage de Hautefage requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Barrage de Hautefage is authorised under Corrèze regulations. Night carp confirmed — Retenue du Sablier (Argentat/Hautefage) is on the Corrèze night carp parcours list. Season: 2nd Saturday of March to 31 December. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack at night. No live transport of carp >60cm at any time. Authorised zone: entire reservoir except the banks directly adjacent to the Gibanel campsite and any established reserves. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Barrage de Hautefage. Boats essential for access to this remote gorge barrage. Navigation permitted per Corrèze rules. Trolling forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage de Hautefage under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies.
Required permits & cards: Corrèze departmental card (CHI reciprocity).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Barrage de Hautefage 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 Hautefage — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. 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 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Barrage de Hautefage, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage de Hautefage — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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