Formed by damming a river valley in Haute-Marne, Réservoir de Charmes is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 161 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Grand Est. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Réservoir de Charmes is allowed: 4 designated night zones. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Réservoir de Charmes lies 263 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
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Réservoir de Charmes 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 locale Haute-Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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