Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire · France · 79 acres (32 ha)
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire 79 acres (32 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 265mi from Calais
About Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines
The 79-acre reservoir of Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines sits within the Indre-et-Loire department of Centre-Val de Loire, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines permits night fishing — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA d'Indre-et-Loire. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 265 miles from Calais, Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines is a popular destination for anglers exploring Centre-Val de Loire, a central region with excellent pike, perch and carp fishing across its river systems and lakes.
Department
Indre-et-Loire
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
79 acres (32 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
265 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA d'Indre-et-Loire
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Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines 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 Nouans-les-Fontaines covers 79 acres (32 ha) in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA d'Indre-et-Loire..
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines from Calais?+
Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines is approximately 265 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Nouans-les-Fontaines?+
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 d'Indre-et-Loire).
Fishing in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
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