Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 222 acres (90 ha)
Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 222 acres (90 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 364mi from Calais
About Barrage de Mas Chaban
Barrage de Mas Chaban is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 90 hectares (222-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage de Mas Chaban — Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Charente.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Barrage de Mas Chaban is 364 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Charente
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
222 acres (90 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
364 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Charente
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Barrage de Mas Chaban holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Barrage de Mas Chaban covers 222 acres (90 ha) in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Barrage de Mas Chaban?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Barrage de Mas Chaban?+
Night fishing at Barrage de Mas Chaban is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Charente..
Are bivvies allowed at Barrage de Mas Chaban?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Barrage de Mas Chaban under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Barrage de Mas Chaban from Calais?+
Barrage de Mas Chaban is approximately 364 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Barrage de Mas Chaban?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de la Charente).
Fishing in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charente is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
