Finistère · Bretagne · France · 269 acres (109 ha)
Finistère, Bretagne 269 acres (109 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 320mi from Calais
About Barrage du Drennec
Barrage du Drennec is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Finistère department of Bretagne, covering 109 hectares (269-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Trout, Roach, Pike and Perch.
Fishing at Barrage du Drennec is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Electric motors permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Barrage du Drennec is 320 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bretagne — a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Finistère
Region
Bretagne
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
269 acres (109 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
320 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Elorn
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Barrage du Drennec covers 269 acres (109 ha) in Finistère, Bretagne, France.
What fish can I catch at Barrage du Drennec?+
The water holds Trout, Roach, Pike, Perch.
Is night fishing allowed at Barrage du Drennec?+
Night fishing at Barrage du Drennec is not permitted. Day fishing only. 1st category. Non-reciprocitaire. Electric motors and barque only..
Are bivvies allowed at Barrage du Drennec?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Barrage du Drennec under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Barrage du Drennec from Calais?+
Barrage du Drennec is approximately 320 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Barrage du Drennec?+
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 de l'Elorn).
Fishing in Finistère, Bretagne
Finistère is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bretagne departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
