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Retenue de Laroque is a compact 21-hectare reservoir in south-west France offering solid mixed species fishing, with healthy populations of carp, catfish and pike alongside tench and bream — ideal if you fancy a change from dedicated carp lakes. Bank fishing only, day trips exclusively, making it perfect for anglers seeking a relaxed daytime session in rural Lot-et-Garonne rather than an overnight mission. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (available locally or online) to fish here, around 465 miles from Calais.
Night fishing at Retenue de Laroque is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Lot-et-Garonne requires specific authorisation on designated parcours. The Lot at Aiguillon and specific lake sections are known venues. Check peche47.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche47.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue de Laroque under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Lot-et-Garonne card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 47 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Retenue de Laroque holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, 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 Laroque — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 47 / AAPPMA locale. 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 (FDAAPPMA 47 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Retenue de Laroque, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 47 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Lot-et-Garonne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Lot-et-Garonne or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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