Retenue de Guirande is a compact 13-hectare reservoir in Lot offering solid carp prospects alongside pike and tench in a peaceful, lesser-known setting—perfect if you're seeking quieter French fishing away from the tourist trail. Day-fishing only with float-tube access (no motors) keeps the venue intimate and undisturbed, ideal for stalking or methodical feeder work. Located roughly 440 miles south of Calais in Occitanie, you'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA day ticket from Fédération Pêche Lot before wetting a line.
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.
Night fishing at Retenue de Guirande is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Lot requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche46.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche46.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue de Guirande under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 46 / Fédération Pêche Lot. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue de Guirande holds carp, pike, perch, tench, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Retenue de Guirande — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 46 / Fédération Pêche Lot. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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.
To fish Retenue de Guirande, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 46 / Fédération Pêche Lot is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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