Les Cosses Cinq Cent Vingt is a compact 14.8-hectare reservoir in Vendée offering solid carp, pike and tench fishing from the bank in a quieter corner of western France, roughly 324 miles from Calais. Day fishing only here, so plan accordingly—this is a peaceful spot rather than a round-the-clock session venue. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact Fédération Pêche Vendée 85) to fish.
Night fishing at les Cosses Cinq Cent Vingt is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Vendée is authorised on specifically balisaged postes. Two types: 'Permanent' (year-round) and 'Seasonal' (from 1 September). All big Vendée reservoirs are water supply lakes — strict fishing rules apply. Check the interactive map at federation-peche-vendee.fr/quelles-especes/carpe/ before fishing at night. Leave no trace. Only fishers with a valid permit are allowed at overnight posts. Source: federation-peche-vendee.fr/quelles-especes/carpe/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at les Cosses Cinq Cent Vingt under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Vendée departmental card (EHGO).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 85 / Fédération Pêche Vendée. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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les Cosses Cinq Cent Vingt holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 les Cosses Cinq Cent Vingt — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 85 / Fédération Pêche Vendée. 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 85 / Fédération Pêche Vendée) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish les Cosses Cinq Cent Vingt, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 85 / Fédération Pêche Vendée is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. les Cosses Cinq Cent Vingt is 324 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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