Lac de Ribou is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Deux-Sèvres department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 83 hectares (205-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de Ribou is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Ribou lies 297 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments.
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Lac de Ribou holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. 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 (FDAAPPMA 79 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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