Plan d'Eau des Vannades is a compact 10.8-hectare reservoir near Manosque offering solid carp and tench fishing in the stunning Provence landscape—ideal if you're combining a fishing trip with southern France exploration. Bank fishing only, no night sessions, so plan daylight sessions around the reservoir's natural rhythm. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04) before casting; note the 526-mile distance from Calais makes this a destination for an extended French trip rather than a quick weekend.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau des Vannades is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this mountain/alpine lake. Only 4 specific lowland plans d'eau in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence have night carp authorisation (Lac de la Forestière, Buissonnades Est/Sud, Lac du Brunet, Retenue de Castillon). Source: AP n°2025-029-006 — peche04.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau des Vannades under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 04 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau des Vannades holds carp, pike, perch, tench, 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 Plan d'Eau des Vannades — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 04 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. 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 04 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau des Vannades, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 04 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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