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Le Barchet is a scenic 33-hectare mountain reservoir in the Doubs offering pike and perch alongside trout species—a refreshing change of pace if you fancy mixing tactics during a French trip. Bank fishing only in a pristine high-altitude setting, though note this is daylight-only water with no night sessions permitted. You'll need to join the local AAPPMA Truite du Trésor and carry a valid French fishing licence; it's a solid 337 miles from Calais, so best combined with other venues in the region.
Night fishing at le Barchet is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Doubs requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche25.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche25.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at le Barchet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Truite du Trésor. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
le Barchet holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish le Barchet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Truite du Trésor. 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 (AAPPMA Truite du Trésor) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish le Barchet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Truite du Trésor is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. le Barchet is 337 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Doubs is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Doubs or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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