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.
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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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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.
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