Barrage de l'Âge is a compact 36-hectare reservoir in Creuse offering solid mixed fishing with excellent catfish alongside carp, pike and zander — perfect if you fancy variety alongside your carp sessions. Night fishing is permitted in the Federal Night Zone, giving you flexibility for extended trips, though you're limited to bank fishing only. You'll need a French fishing licence and membership of the local AAPPMA; it's a decent 5+ hour drive from Calais, so best combined with other Creuse venues to justify the journey.
Night fishing at Barrage de l'Âge is authorised under Creuse regulations. Night carp confirmed on 3 designated zones — 10 pegs total. Zone 1 (downstream Pont du Guévigneau): ~300m, 3 pegs. Zone 2 (upstream of beach): ~370m, 4 pegs. Zone 3 (downstream Guémontet): ~180m, 3 pegs. All right bank, commune Bourg-d'Hem. Season: 1 April–30 November. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: fdpeche23.wixsite.com/peche23/carpe-de-nuit
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage de l'Âge under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Creuse departmental card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Barrage de l'Âge 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 l'Âge — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 23 / 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 23 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Barrage de l'Âge, 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 locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Barrage de l'Âge is 322 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage de l'Âge — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 23 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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