Réservoir du Tillot is a compact 12.7-hectare reservoir in Burgundy offering solid carp and tench fishing, with night sessions permitted on the dam side—perfect for exploring a quieter alternative to busier French venues. Electric boats are allowed, giving you flexibility to work different areas and locate feeding fish across this intimate water. You'll need an AAPPMA permit (contact l'Auxois locally), and it's roughly 287 miles from Calais, making it viable for a dedicated trip into the Côte-d'Or region.
Night fishing at Réservoir du Tillot is not permitted. Night carp fishing is PROHIBITED on all Auxois reservoirs. The rule is explicit on fedepeche21.com: "La pêche de la carpe est interdite de nuit." Bank fishing only (max 50m lines). Only vegetable baits and boilies permitted. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Réservoir du Tillot. Thermal motor boats banned. Electric motors tolerated. Boat stamp (timbre barque) required to fish with more than 1 line. Baiting from a boat is prohibited.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Réservoir du Tillot.
Required permits & cards: Côte-d'Or departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA de l'Auxois. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Réservoir du Tillot holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Tillot — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de l'Auxois. 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 de l'Auxois) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Réservoir du Tillot, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de l'Auxois is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Réservoir du Tillot is 287 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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