Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 47 acres (19 ha)
Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 47 acres (19 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 359mi from Calais
About Plan d'Eau des Couleyras
Plan d'Eau des Couleyras is a small public reservoir in the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 19 hectares (47-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Plan d'Eau des Couleyras is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Plan d'Eau des Couleyras is 359 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Puy-de-Dôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
47 acres (19 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
359 miles
Managed by
FD 63 (Fédération de Pêche du Puy-de-Dôme)
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Plan d'Eau des Couleyras holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 (FD 63 (Fédération de Pêche du Puy-de-Dôme)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Plan d'Eau des Couleyras?+
Plan d'Eau des Couleyras covers 47 acres (19 ha) in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'Eau des Couleyras?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'Eau des Couleyras?+
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau des Couleyras is not permitted. Part of the Dore river system. Daylight only.
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'Eau des Couleyras?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau des Couleyras under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'Eau des Couleyras from Calais?+
Plan d'Eau des Couleyras is approximately 359 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'Eau des Couleyras?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (FD 63 (Fédération de Pêche du Puy-de-Dôme)).
Fishing in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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