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Réservoir du Grand Large is a substantial 150-hectare reservoir in the Rhône region (386 miles south of Calais) offering excellent carp fishing alongside pike, zander, and catfish in a scenic alpine setting. Night carp fishing is permitted on sector J2 (rive gauche du canal de Jonag), and you can fish from boats or float tubes, making this a versatile destination for different tactics. You'll need to purchase a local AAPPMA licence and confirm sector access with ALYVAL or Comité des Pêcheurs du Grand Large before your trip.
At 386 miles from Calais, Réservoir du Grand Large requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Réservoir du Grand Large is not permitted. Night carp NOT authorised on this lake. The Rhône federation (peche69.fr) explicitly states: 'la pêche de nuit est interdite sur la totalité des lacs et étangs public du département du Rhône'. Only the Rhône and Saône rivers are authorised for night carp. Source: peche69.fr/1646-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Réservoir du Grand Large. Boats permitted. Float tubes permitted. No jet skis or thermal motors.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Réservoir du Grand Large under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA ALYVAL / Comité des Pêcheurs du Grand Large. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Réservoir du Grand Large holds carp, pike, perch, zander, catfish, bream, black bass. 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 du Grand Large — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA ALYVAL / Comité des Pêcheurs du Grand Large. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 du Grand Large, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA ALYVAL / Comité des Pêcheurs du Grand Large is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Réservoir du Grand Large is 386 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Rhône is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Rhône or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
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.
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