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Barrage de St Barthélémy is a substantial 79-hectare Breton reservoir offering excellent carp potential alongside pike, zander and tench in a scenic setting, though day-only fishing applies due to its drinking water designation. Electric boats are permitted, giving you flexibility to explore different swims across this medium-sized venue. You'll need a licence and must contact AAPPMA Saint-Brieuc Quintin Binic for access permissions before your trip.
At 270 miles from Calais, Barrage de St Barthélémy is a popular destination for anglers exploring Bretagne, a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character.
Night fishing at Barrage de St Barthélémy 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 St Barthélémy. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage de St Barthélémy under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côtes-d'Armor card (EHGO). Mandatory online declaration.
Managed by AAPPMA Saint-Brieuc Quintin Binic. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Barrage de St Barthélémy holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 St Barthélémy — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Saint-Brieuc Quintin Binic. 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 (AAPPMA Saint-Brieuc Quintin Binic) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 St Barthélémy, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Saint-Brieuc Quintin Binic is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Barrage de St Barthélémy is 270 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage de St Barthélémy — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Saint-Brieuc Quintin Binic 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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