Landes · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 57 acres (23 ha)
Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 57 acres (23 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 500mi from Calais
About Retenue de Labarre
Formed by damming a river valley in Landes, Retenue de Labarre is a small public reservoir covering 23 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Retenue de Labarre is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Landes.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 500 miles from Calais, Retenue de Labarre requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Landes
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
57 acres (23 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
500 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Landes
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Retenue de Labarre holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Retenue de Labarre covers 57 acres (23 ha) in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Labarre?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Labarre?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Labarre is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Landes..
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Labarre?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Labarre under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Labarre from Calais?+
Retenue de Labarre is approximately 500 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Labarre?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA des Landes).
Fishing in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Landes is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
