Barrage du Martineix is a small public reservoir in the Creuse department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 28 hectares (69-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Barrage du Martineix is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Barrage du Martineix is 355 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
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Barrage du Martineix holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 23 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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