Bassin de Bazouges is a 39-hectare Breton reservoir offering solid mixed coarse fishing for carp, tench, bream and pike in a peaceful, less-pressured setting around 244 miles southwest of Calais. Bank fishing only with day-time hours only (no night fishing allowed under canal reservoir regulations), so this suits anglers wanting to fish structured sessions rather than 24-hour campaigns. You'll need to purchase a day ticket and check current regulations with the managing Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes before your visit.
Bassin de Bazouges lies 244 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 Bassin de Bazouges is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Ille-et-Vilaine is authorised year-round (except brief brochet spawning window) on specific 2nd category parcours. The department has many river and plan d'eau night carp sites. Check the interactive map at peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. No motor boat for baiting at night. Source: peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Bassin de Bazouges. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Bassin de Bazouges under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Ille-et-Vilaine card (EHGO).
Managed by Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Bassin de Bazouges 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 Bassin de Bazouges — you will also need to be affiliated with Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes. 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 (Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Bassin de Bazouges, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Union des Pêcheurs de Rennes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Bassin de Bazouges is 244 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
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