Formed by damming a river valley in Lot, Retenue de Guirande is a small public reservoir covering 13 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Occitanie. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Black Bass — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Retenue de Guirande, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Float-tube tolerated (No motors). Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Retenue de Guirande is 437 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
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Retenue de Guirande holds carp, pike, perch, tench, 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 46 / Fédération Pêche Lot) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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