The 34-acre reservoir of Plan d'Eau du Riou sits within the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Plan d'Eau du Riou holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Black Bass, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Plan d'Eau du Riou operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Plan d'Eau du Riou is 490 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
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Plan d'Eau du Riou holds carp, pike, perch, tench, black bass. 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 (FDAAPPMA 04 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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