Barrage du Chastang is a vast 365-hectare reservoir in Corrèze offering excellent opportunities for carp and catfish alongside pike, zander and bream in a wild, scenic setting. Night fishing is permitted across designated zones, making it ideal for extended sessions, and both petrol and electric boats are allowed for anglers wanting to explore deeper spots. Located 398 miles from Calais in south-central France, you'll need an AAPPMA licence and should contact FDAAPPMA 19 locally to confirm current access and boat launch regulations.
Night fishing at Barrage du Chastang is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Corrèze's 13 designated night carp venues (2nd Sat March–31 Dec) are specific named reservoirs — this lake is not among them. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Barrage du Chastang. Boats permitted. Major EDF hydroelectric gorge reservoir on the Dordogne. Boat strongly recommended for access to most bank areas. Speed limited to 6 km/h near certain barrages. Trolling (traîne) forbidden on Corrèze lakes.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage du Chastang under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies. Remote gorge terrain.
Required permits & cards: Corrèze departmental card. Standard CHI reciprocity. Trolling forbidden. Pike closed 2nd Saturday March to 25 April.
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 du Chastang holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 du Chastang — 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 du Chastang, 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 du Chastang is 398 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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