Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 49 acres (20 ha)
Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 49 acres (20 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 367mi from Calais
About Retenue de Charmines
Retenue de Charmines is a small public reservoir in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 20 hectares (49-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue de Charmines — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Ain.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Retenue de Charmines is 367 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
49 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
367 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Ain
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Retenue de Charmines covers 49 acres (20 ha) in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Charmines?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Charmines?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Charmines is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Ain..
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Charmines?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Charmines under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Charmines from Calais?+
Retenue de Charmines is approximately 367 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Charmines?+
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 de l'Ain).
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.
