Barrage du Gouet is a sprawling 215-hectare Breton reservoir offering excellent prospects for carp alongside pike, bream and tench in a peaceful, rural setting around 275 miles southwest of Calais. Night fishing for carp is permitted, and boats are allowed, giving you flexibility to explore different swims across this substantial water. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must confirm current night-fishing conditions with AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor before your trip.
Barrage du Gouet lies 275 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bretagne, a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character.
Night fishing at Barrage du Gouet is authorised under Côtes-d'Armor regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round on all 2nd category waters in Côtes-d'Armor by blanket prefectoral order. Vegetable/boilie baits only. Immediate release. Bank fishing only, max 100m line. Brief suspension: one weekend per year at pike opening (late April). Some plans d'eau require free pre-declaration at federationpeche22.fr. Source: federationpeche22.fr/pecher-en-cotes-darmor/parcours/peche-de-nuit
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Barrage du Gouet. Boats permitted on this Côtes-d'Armor reservoir. Launch ramp available. Standard Côtes-d'Armor navigation rules.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage du Gouet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies.
Required permits & cards: Côtes-d'Armor departmental card. Mandatory species declaration online for sandre/salmon. Standard EHGO/CHI/URNE reciprocity.
Managed by AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Barrage du Gouet holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. 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 Gouet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Barrage du Gouet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Barrage du Gouet is 275 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage du Gouet — always check the current rules with AAPPMA des Côtes-d'Armor before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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