Drôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 4 acres (1 ha)
Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 4 acres (1 ha) Canal Night fishing Bivvy permitted 450mi from Calais
About Bassin de la Riquette
Bassin de la Riquette is a intimate canal in the Drôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Night fishing is permitted at Bassin de la Riquette — Located in Pierrelatte. Authorised for carp at night on the main basin. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Bassin de la Riquette is 450 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
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Department
Drôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Canal
Size
4 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
450 miles
Managed by
FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme)
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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 (FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Bassin de la Riquette?+
Bassin de la Riquette covers 4 acres (1 ha) in Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Bassin de la Riquette?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Bassin de la Riquette?+
Night fishing at Bassin de la Riquette is permitted. Located in Pierrelatte. Authorised for carp at night on the main basin.
Are bivvies allowed at Bassin de la Riquette?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Bassin de la Riquette under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Bassin de la Riquette from Calais?+
Bassin de la Riquette is approximately 450 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Bassin de la Riquette?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme)).
Fishing in Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Drôme is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
