Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Côte-d'Or and across all of France.
Réservoir de Cercey is a pristine 61-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike and perch, though it's strictly bank fishing only with no night sessions due to its ornithological reserve status. The scenic setting and quality fish populations make it worth considering for a daytime session during a French touring trip, located 282 miles from Calais in a quieter corner of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. You'll need to contact AAPPMA de l'Auxois Ouest in advance to arrange access and purchase a day ticket.
Night fishing at Réservoir de Cercey is not permitted. Night carp fishing is PROHIBITED on all Auxois reservoirs. The rule is explicit on fedepeche21.com: "La pêche de la carpe est interdite de nuit." Bank fishing only (max 50m lines). Only vegetable baits and boilies permitted. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Réservoir de Cercey. Thermal motor boats banned. Electric motors tolerated. Boat stamp (timbre barque) required to fish with more than 1 line. Baiting from a boat is prohibited.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Réservoir de Cercey.
Required permits & cards: Côte-d'Or departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de l'Auxois Ouest. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Réservoir de Cercey 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 Cercey — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de l'Auxois Ouest. Licences are available online before your trip.
Image via Wikipedia (Wikipédia) · Used under Creative Commons licence
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Réservoir de Cercey and 96,200+ venues across France, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Czechia.
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.
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 Réservoir de Cercey, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de l'Auxois Ouest is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Réservoir de Cercey is 282 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Côte-d'Or is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Côte-d'Or or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
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.
Other public fishing venues near Réservoir de Cercey on PiscaMaps:
