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Barrage de Lorgeril is an 80-hectare Breton reservoir offering solid carp and pike fishing across mixed habitat, roughly 260 miles southwest of Calais in the scenic Côtes-d'Armor. Night carp fishing is permitted here, giving you flexibility for extended sessions, and boats are allowed if you fancy exploring deeper zones. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must register with AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor before fishing—contact them to confirm current night fishing permissions and any seasonal restrictions.
Barrage de Lorgeril lies 259 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bretagne, a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character.
Night fishing at Barrage de Lorgeril is authorised under Côtes-d'Armor regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round on all 2nd category waters in Côtes-d'Armor by blanket prefectoral order. Vegetable/boilie baits only. Immediate release. Bank fishing only, max 100m line. Suspension: one weekend per year at pike opening (late April — check federationpeche22.fr for exact dates). Some plans d'eau require free pre-declaration at federationpeche22.fr. Source: federationpeche22.fr/pecher-en-cotes-darmor/parcours/peche-de-nuit
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Barrage de Lorgeril. Boats permitted daytime. Boats forbidden for night carp.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage de Lorgeril under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côtes-d'Armor card (EHGO). Mandatory free online declaration.
Managed by AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Barrage de Lorgeril holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. 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 Lorgeril — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Lorgeril, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Barrage de Lorgeril is 259 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage de Lorgeril — always check the current rules with AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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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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