Retenue de la Laye is a small public reservoir in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, covering 27 hectares (67-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.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue de la Laye — Weekends Only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 517 miles from Calais, Retenue de la Laye requires a longer journey from the UK, but Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — rewards the trip.
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Retenue de la Laye 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 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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