Retenue de la Roucarié is a scenic 57-hectare reservoir in southern France offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike and zander, ideal if you're exploring Occitanie's lesser-known waters. Day-fishing only (no night sessions), but float-tubes are permitted, giving you good mobility across the deeper sections. Note: You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA Roucarié membership—check current permit requirements with FDAAPPMA 81 before your trip, as this remote venue (475 miles from Calais) demands forward planning.
Night fishing at Retenue de la Roucarié is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Tarn's designated night carp plans d'eau are: La Borde-basse, Lac du Lézert, La Piscine and Le Camping (Dourgne), Les Roques and Lac de Técou (Gaillac), and river sections. Check pechetarn.fr/reglementation-activite-de-peche-tarn-81.php for the full current list. Source: pechetarn.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue de la Roucarié under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Roucarié / FDAAPPMA 81. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue de la Roucarié holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, 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 la Roucarié — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Roucarié / FDAAPPMA 81. 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 Roucarié / FDAAPPMA 81) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Retenue de la Roucarié, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Roucarié / FDAAPPMA 81 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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