Cher · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 192 acres (78 ha)
Cher, Centre-Val de Loire 192 acres (78 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 308mi from Calais
About Barrage de Sidiailles
Barrage de Sidiailles is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, covering 78 hectares (192-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Barrage de Sidiailles is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Oars/Paddles only. No motors. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Barrage de Sidiailles is 308 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Centre-Val de Loire — a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Cher
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
192 acres (78 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
308 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Culan
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Cher and across all of France.
1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Culan) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Barrage de Sidiailles?+
Barrage de Sidiailles covers 192 acres (78 ha) in Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Barrage de Sidiailles?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Barrage de Sidiailles?+
Night fishing at Barrage de Sidiailles is not permitted. 1st Category. Strictly day only.
Are bivvies allowed at Barrage de Sidiailles?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Barrage de Sidiailles under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Barrage de Sidiailles from Calais?+
Barrage de Sidiailles is approximately 308 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Barrage de Sidiailles?+
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 Culan).
Fishing in Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Cher is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Centre-Val de Loire departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
