Tarn-et-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 40 acres (16 ha)
Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie 40 acres (16 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 466mi from Calais
About Retenue de Gandaille
Retenue de Gandaille is a small public reservoir in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of Occitanie, covering 16 hectares (40-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Retenue de Gandaille is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 466 miles from Calais, Retenue de Gandaille requires a longer journey from the UK, but Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — rewards the trip.
Department
Tarn-et-Garonne
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
40 acres (16 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
466 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne
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Retenue de Gandaille holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 (FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Retenue de Gandaille?+
Retenue de Gandaille covers 40 acres (16 ha) in Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Gandaille?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Gandaille?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Gandaille is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Gandaille?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Gandaille under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Gandaille from Calais?+
Retenue de Gandaille is approximately 466 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Gandaille?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne).
Fishing in Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie
Tarn-et-Garonne is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
