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This sprawling 158-hectare Breton reservoir offers excellent carp fishing alongside pike and zander, making it a versatile option for UK anglers seeking something beyond the typical French commercials. Day fishing only (it's a drinking water supply), but the electric-motor boat access opens up plenty of water to explore—ideal if you want to cover ground and locate feeding fish. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from Barrages Chèze et Canut and should book boat access in advance; it's a fair trek at 266 miles from Calais, so plan accordingly.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau du Barrage de la Chèze is authorised under Ille-et-Vilaine regulations. Night carp confirmed. Barrage de la Chèze is one of the main night carp venues in Ille-et-Vilaine. 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. Note: amorçage (baiting from the bank) is specifically prohibited on the Chèze and Canut barrages. Source: peche35.fr/4147-parcours-de-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Plan d'Eau du Barrage de la Chèze. Boats permitted daytime. Boats forbidden for line deployment at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau du Barrage de la Chèze under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies.
Required permits & cards: Ille-et-Vilaine card (EHGO reciprocity).
Managed by AAPPMA Barrages Chèze et Canut. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'Eau du Barrage de la Chèze 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 du Barrage de la Chèze — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Barrages Chèze et Canut. 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 Barrages Chèze et Canut) 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 Plan d'Eau du Barrage de la Chèze, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Barrages Chèze et Canut is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau du Barrage de la Chèze is 266 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'Eau du Barrage de la Chèze — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Barrages Chèze et Canut before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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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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