The 32-acre reservoir of Retenue de Fargues sits within the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Retenue de Fargues holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Retenue de Fargues permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Gironde. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 452 miles from Calais, Retenue de Fargues requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
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Retenue de Fargues holds carp, pike, perch, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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