The 107-acre reservoir of Barrage du Pont du Roi sits within the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Barrage du Pont du Roi holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Barrage du Pont du Roi permits night fishing — Authorised on specific zones — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Barrage du Pont du Roi is 303 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
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Barrage du Pont du Roi holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 (Fédération Dép. Pêche 71 (FDPPMA) – Barrage du Pont du Roi) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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