Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 35 acres (14 ha)
Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 35 acres (14 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 363mi from Calais
About Retenue de Massignac
Retenue de Massignac is a small public reservoir in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 14 hectares (35-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue de Massignac — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Charente.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Retenue de Massignac is 363 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Charente
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
35 acres (14 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
363 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Charente
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Retenue de Massignac covers 35 acres (14 ha) in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Massignac?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Massignac?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Massignac is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Charente..
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Massignac?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Massignac under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Massignac from Calais?+
Retenue de Massignac is approximately 363 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Massignac?+
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 de la Charente).
Fishing in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charente 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.
