Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet is a sprawling 340-hectare reservoir in Corrèze offering excellent carp and catfish fishing across deep, rugged terrain—night fishing is permitted, making it ideal for dedicated sessions. Motorised boats (electric and petrol) are allowed, giving you flexibility to explore productive zones across this vast water. Located 406 miles south of Calais, it's a serious destination for adventurous UK anglers; you'll need an AAPPMA day ticket or season permit from the local federation (FDAAPPMA 19).
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.
Night fishing at Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Corrèze's 13 designated night carp venues (2nd Sat March–31 Dec) are specific named reservoirs — this lake is not among them. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet. Boat fishing permitted. Speed limit 6 km/h on the lake. Launch ramps at Longayroux (150m from nearby gîte), Pont du Rouffet, and Arnac. Navigation regulations per Corrèze arrêté.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies on designated night carp zones.
Required permits & cards: Corrèze departmental card. Standard CHI reciprocity. Trolling forbidden.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. 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 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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