Formed by damming a river valley in Corrèze, Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet is a large public reservoir covering 340 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Black Bass — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet is allowed: Cantal border / Rugged. Regarding boats: Electric & Petrol motors allowed. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 406 miles from Calais, Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
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Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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