Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 1,515 acres (613 ha)
Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 1,515 acres (613 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 399mi from Calais
About Retenue de Belley
Retenue de Belley is a large public reservoir in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 613 hectares (1,514-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Catfish and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue de Belley — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm current sectors with AAPPMA Bas-Bugey.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Retenue de Belley is 399 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Ain
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
1,515 acres (613 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
399 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Bas-Bugey
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Retenue de Belley holds carp, pike, perch, zander, catfish, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Retenue de Belley covers 1,515 acres (613 ha) in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Belley?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Catfish, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Belley?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Belley is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm current sectors with AAPPMA Bas-Bugey..
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Belley?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Belley under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Belley from Calais?+
Retenue de Belley is approximately 399 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Belley?+
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 (AAPPMA Bas-Bugey).
Fishing in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ain is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
