Barrage des Chaumettes is a 59-hectare reservoir in the Corrèze offering excellent mixed fishing with healthy carp and catfish stocks alongside pike, zander and tench — all accessible from the bank. Night fishing is permitted in designated Diège valley zones, making it ideal for anglers targeting bigger fish during darkness. Located 380 miles south of Calais in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, you'll need an AAPPMA day ticket or season permit from the local federation (FDAAPPMA 19) before fishing.
At 380 miles from Calais, Barrage des Chaumettes requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Barrage des Chaumettes is authorised under Corrèze regulations. Night carp confirmed on one bank section (Retenue des Chaumettes). Season: 2nd Saturday of March to 31 December. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack at night. No live transport of carp >60cm at any time. Authorised zone: left bank at the 'Pont Rouge' boat launch. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Barrage des Chaumettes. Boats permitted. EDF barrage. Trolling forbidden. Lures forbidden during brochet closure.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage des Chaumettes under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Corrèze departmental card (CHI). Night carp authorised. No lures during brochet closure.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Barrage des Chaumettes 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 des Chaumettes — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 19 / 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 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Barrage des Chaumettes, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Barrage des Chaumettes is 380 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage des Chaumettes — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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