Formed by damming a river valley in Côte-d'Or, Réservoir de Cercey is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 61 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Réservoir de Cercey, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only.
At 282 miles from Calais, Réservoir de Cercey is a popular destination for anglers exploring Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
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Réservoir de Cercey holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 (AAPPMA de l'Auxois Ouest) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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