Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 161 acres (65 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 537mi from Calais
About Retenue de Chaudanne
Retenue de Chaudanne is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, covering 65 hectares (161-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Fishing at Retenue de Chaudanne is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Retenue de Chaudanne is 537 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
161 acres (65 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
537 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Verdon Colostre / FDAAPPMA 04
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Verdon Colostre / FDAAPPMA 04) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Retenue de Chaudanne?+
Retenue de Chaudanne covers 161 acres (65 ha) in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Chaudanne?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Chaudanne?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Chaudanne is not permitted. 1st Cat / Deep gorge.
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Chaudanne?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Chaudanne under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Chaudanne from Calais?+
Retenue de Chaudanne is approximately 537 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Chaudanne?+
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 Verdon Colostre / FDAAPPMA 04).
Fishing in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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