Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 57 acres (23 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 57 acres (23 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 313mi from Calais
About Réservoir de Montchanin
Réservoir de Montchanin is a small public reservoir in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 23 hectares (57-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Réservoir de Montchanin — Night carp permitted. Boats and float tubes permitted. Confirmed in Saône-et-Loire federation list.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Réservoir de Montchanin is 313 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
57 acres (23 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
313 miles
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche de Saône-et-Loire
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Réservoir de Montchanin holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Réservoir de Montchanin covers 57 acres (23 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Réservoir de Montchanin?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Réservoir de Montchanin?+
Night fishing at Réservoir de Montchanin is permitted. Night carp permitted. Boats and float tubes permitted. Confirmed in Saône-et-Loire federation list..
Are bivvies allowed at Réservoir de Montchanin?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Réservoir de Montchanin under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Réservoir de Montchanin from Calais?+
Réservoir de Montchanin is approximately 313 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Réservoir de Montchanin?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche de Saône-et-Loire).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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