Bassin de Saint-Christophe is a compact 21-hectare reservoir in Provence offering solid carp, tench and bream fishing across mixed habitat—ideal if you're exploring southern France beyond the usual northern circuits. Day-only bank fishing applies (it's a drinking water source), so plan accordingly, and the no-boats rule means you'll need to work swims methodically. You'll need to contact FDAAPPMA 84 (Vaucluse federation) for access and a local day ticket—well worth the effort for a different angle on French reservoir fishing.
Bassin de Saint-Christophe is 527 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Bassin de Saint-Christophe is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Vaucluse requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check federationpeche84.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: federationpeche84.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Bassin de Saint-Christophe under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Bassin de Saint-Christophe holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Saint-Christophe — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse. 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 (FDAAPPMA 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Bassin de Saint-Christophe, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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