Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 425 acres (172 ha)
Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 425 acres (172 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 311mi from Calais
About Barrage du Cébron
Formed by damming a river valley in Deux-Sèvres, Barrage du Cébron is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 172 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Catfish and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Barrage du Cébron is allowed: Night fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres.. No boats are permitted — this is a bank fishing venue. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 311 miles from Calais, Barrage du Cébron 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.
Department
Deux-Sèvres
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
425 acres (172 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
311 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres
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Barrage du Cébron holds carp, pike, perch, zander, catfish, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Barrage du Cébron covers 425 acres (172 ha) in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Barrage du Cébron?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Catfish, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Barrage du Cébron?+
Night fishing at Barrage du Cébron is permitted. Night fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Deux-Sèvres..
Are bivvies allowed at Barrage du Cébron?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Barrage du Cébron under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Barrage du Cébron from Calais?+
Barrage du Cébron is approximately 311 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Barrage du Cébron?+
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 des Deux-Sèvres).
Fishing in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Deux-Sèvres 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.
