Barrage du Marillet is a substantial 89-hectare reservoir in Vendée offering solid mixed fishing for carp alongside pike, zander and tench in a scenic rural setting—roughly 334 miles south of Calais, making it a worthwhile drive for dedicated touring anglers. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, and electric-motor boats are allowed, giving you flexibility for exploring deeper sections and locating feeding fish. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket (available locally) and should confirm current night-fishing boundaries with the AAPPMA Marillet before your session.
At 334 miles from Calais, Barrage du Marillet requires a longer journey from the UK, but Pays de la Loire — a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Barrage du Marillet is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Vendée is authorised on specifically balisaged postes. Two types: 'Permanent' (year-round) and 'Seasonal' (from 1 September). All big Vendée reservoirs are water supply lakes — strict fishing rules apply. Check the interactive map at federation-peche-vendee.fr/quelles-especes/carpe/ before fishing at night. Leave no trace. Only fishers with a valid permit are allowed at overnight posts. Source: federation-peche-vendee.fr/quelles-especes/carpe/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Barrage du Marillet. Barrage lake — boats permitted.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage du Marillet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Vendée departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by AAPPMA Marillet / FDAAPPMA 85. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Barrage du Marillet holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Marillet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Marillet / FDAAPPMA 85. 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 (AAPPMA Marillet / FDAAPPMA 85) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Barrage du Marillet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Marillet / FDAAPPMA 85 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Barrage du Marillet is 334 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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