Retenue de la Roche aux Moines is a compact 23-hectare reservoir in the Creuse valley offering excellent carp and catfish potential, with the added bonus of designated night fishing zones—ideal if you're planning extended sessions. Electric boats are permitted, giving you good options for exploring deeper zones and moving between swims. Night fishing access and AAPPMA membership (d'Argenton-sur-Creuse) are essential; contact the local club ahead of your trip to confirm current regulations and swim availability.
At 308 miles from Calais, Retenue de la Roche aux Moines requires a longer journey from the UK, but Centre-Val de Loire — a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Retenue de la Roche aux Moines is authorised under Indre regulations. Night carp confirmed. Indre (36) has a blanket prefectoral authorisation (arrêté n°36-2007-12-08-003) permitting night carp on ALL public 2nd category waters across the department. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: federationpeche18.fr + arrêté n°36-2007-12-08-003
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue de la Roche aux Moines under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA d'Argenton-sur-Creuse. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue de la Roche aux Moines holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 la Roche aux Moines — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA d'Argenton-sur-Creuse. 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 (AAPPMA d'Argenton-sur-Creuse) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Retenue de la Roche aux Moines, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA d'Argenton-sur-Creuse is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Retenue de la Roche aux Moines is 308 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue de la Roche aux Moines — always check the current rules with AAPPMA d'Argenton-sur-Creuse before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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