Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine is a sprawling 135-hectare Breton reservoir offering excellent carp fishing across large night-fishing zones, making it ideal for extended sessions 234 miles south of Calais. The mix of carp, pike, tench and bream means consistent action, while electric-motor boats give you flexibility to explore different areas and locate feeding fish. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with the local Gaule Vitréenne AAPPMA—contact them in advance to confirm night-fishing access and boat regulations.
Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine lies 234 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bretagne, a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine is authorised under Ille-et-Vilaine regulations. Night carp confirmed. Barrage de Haute-Vilaine is on the Ille-et-Vilaine night carp parcours list. Season: 1 January–25 April 2026 and 28 April–31 December 2026 (suspended during pike-opening weekend). Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. No boat for baiting at night. Source: peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine. Boat fishing permitted during day. Boats forbidden for line deployment or baiting at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies on designated night carp pegs.
Required permits & cards: Ille-et-Vilaine card (EHGO reciprocity). Note: Mayenne AAPPMA de Bourgon manages upstream section (Mayenne rules apply there).
Managed by Gaule Vitréenne / FD Ille-et-Vilaine. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine — you will also need to be affiliated with Gaule Vitréenne / FD Ille-et-Vilaine. 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 (Gaule Vitréenne / FD Ille-et-Vilaine) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Gaule Vitréenne / FD Ille-et-Vilaine is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine is 234 miles from Calais, around 4 hours from the ferry or tunnel.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'Eau de la Haute Vilaine — always check the current rules with Gaule Vitréenne / FD Ille-et-Vilaine before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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