Réservoir de Chaumeçon is a sprawling 136-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering excellent mixed fishing for carp, catfish and pike in a scenic woodland setting—day fishing only due to hydroelectric water fluctuations. The boat-friendly venue (oars and float-tubes only) gives you access to deeper zones and distant margins where carp often feed. Note: you'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA Lormes–Le Gardon; contact them in advance regarding boat launch permits and current water-level conditions.
At 270 miles from Calais, Réservoir de Chaumeçon is a popular destination for anglers exploring Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
Night fishing at Réservoir de Chaumeçon is not permitted. Same water as Lac de Chaumeçon — duplicate entry. Night carp explicitly forbidden (Fédération de Pêche de la Nièvre 2025 guide: "Carpe de nuit interdite sur le Lac de Chaumeçon"). Electric motors only, significant 15m marnage. AAPPMA "le Gardon" de Lormes-Chaumeçon. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden. Electric motors only. Significant annual water level variation.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Réservoir de Chaumeçon.
Required permits & cards: Nièvre card or EHGO. AAPPMA "le Gardon" de Lormes-Chaumeçon.
Managed by AAPPMA Lormes – Le Gardon (Lormes-Chaumeçon). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Réservoir de Chaumeçon holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — fish to 17kg have been recorded. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
Avg 8kg (Colinmaire)
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Réservoir de Chaumeçon — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lormes – Le Gardon (Lormes-Chaumeçon). 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 Lormes – Le Gardon (Lormes-Chaumeçon)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Réservoir de Chaumeçon, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lormes – Le Gardon (Lormes-Chaumeçon) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Réservoir de Chaumeçon is 270 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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