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Barrage du Pont du Roi is a compact 43-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike, zander and tench—ideal if you're seeking variety without the crowds of larger French waters. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, and electric boat access opens up unexplored margins and deeper structure. Around 300 miles from Calais, this is a realistic weekend destination for serious anglers. You'll need an AAPPMA day permit from the local Fédération (Saône-et-Loire) and should check current access rules with FDPPMA 71 before your trip.
Night fishing at Barrage du Pont du Roi is authorised under Saône-et-Loire regulations. Night carp confirmed — Réservoir du Pont du Roi (Tintry, 44ha) is on the official Saône-et-Loire parcours list. Season: 1 March–31 December. Drinking water reservoir: navigation, wading and baiting prohibited. Bank fishing only. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Silure and sandre strictly prohibited at night. Immediate release — no keep-sack. Carpe >60cm: no live transport. Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr (Arrêté 2026-0031-DDT) Source: peche-saone-et-loire.fr/ou-pecher/les-etangs/barrage-du-pont-du-roi/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage du Pont du Roi under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Saône-et-Loire card (CHI/EHGO/URNE). Night carp all year.
Managed by Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Barrage du Pont du Roi. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Barrage du Pont du Roi holds carp, catfish, 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 Pont du Roi — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Barrage du Pont du Roi. 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 (Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Barrage du Pont du Roi) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Barrage du Pont du Roi, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Barrage du Pont du Roi is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Barrage du Pont du Roi is 303 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage du Pont du Roi — always check the current rules with Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Barrage du Pont du Roi before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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