Réservoir de Bouzey is a substantial 115-hectare reservoir in the Vosges offering excellent mixed fishing with solid carp and catfish populations alongside pike and zander. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, and electric boats are allowed, making it ideal for anglers seeking a more versatile approach than typical French lakes. Located 279 miles from Calais, this AAPPMA-managed venue rewards exploration—contact Épinal AAPPMA for night fishing zone details and current access permissions before your trip.
Night fishing at Réservoir de Bouzey is authorised under Vosges regulations. Night carp confirmed — Lac de Bouzey. Authorised section: 250m east of Abbaye dike to west side of sailing club (Cercle de Voile). Bank fishing only. Vegetable baits and hair rig only (no meat/live baits). Immediate release. Source: peche88.fr/reglementation-de-la-peche-nocturne-de-la-carpe-vosges/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Réservoir de Bouzey. Boats permitted on this 116-127ha leisure lake near Épinal. Trolling authorised. Night boat fishing for carp within the designated sector only — bank fishing.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Réservoir de Bouzey under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard bivouac rules apply on the designated night carp bank sector.
Required permits & cards: Vosges departmental card or Grand-Est reciprocity. AAPPMA d'Épinal. Night carp sector limited to 300m linear bank.
Managed by AAPPMA d'Épinal. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Réservoir de Bouzey holds carp, catfish, 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 Réservoir de Bouzey — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA d'Épinal. 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 d'Épinal) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Réservoir de Bouzey, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA d'Épinal is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Réservoir de Bouzey is 279 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Réservoir de Bouzey — always check the current rules with AAPPMA d'Épinal before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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