The 217-acre reservoir of Retenue de la Bancalié sits within the Tarn department of Occitanie, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Retenue de la Bancalié holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Retenue de la Bancalié permits night fishing — Designated linear — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Retenue de la Bancalié is 495 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 la Bancalié holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 (AAPPMA Bancalié / FDAAPPMA 81) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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