The 306-acre reservoir of Réservoir du Crescent sits within the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Réservoir du Crescent holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Réservoir du Crescent operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: No motors. Oars/Float-tube. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Réservoir du Crescent lies 264 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing.
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Réservoir du Crescent 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 Sardy-lès-Épiry – Le Brocheton) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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