Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 58 acres (23 ha)
Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 58 acres (23 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 385mi from Calais
About Barrage des Pradeaux
Barrage des Pradeaux is a small public reservoir in the Loire department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 23 hectares (58-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Barrage des Pradeaux is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 385 miles from Calais, Barrage des Pradeaux requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Loire
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
58 acres (23 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
385 miles
Managed by
FD 42 (Fédération de Pêche de la Loire)
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: approx. Apr–Sep (mountain lake – confirm local dates). No night fishing. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FD 42 (Fédération de Pêche de la Loire)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Barrage des Pradeaux?+
Barrage des Pradeaux covers 58 acres (23 ha) in Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Barrage des Pradeaux?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Barrage des Pradeaux?+
Night fishing at Barrage des Pradeaux is not permitted. 1st Category mountain lake.
Are bivvies allowed at Barrage des Pradeaux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Barrage des Pradeaux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Barrage des Pradeaux from Calais?+
Barrage des Pradeaux is approximately 385 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Barrage des Pradeaux?+
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 (FD 42 (Fédération de Pêche de la Loire)).
Fishing in Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Loire is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
