Retenue de Peyrissac is a compact 26-hectare reservoir in the Corrèze offering solid carp and catfish potential alongside pike, tench and bream in a peaceful rural setting — 376 miles south of Calais, it's ideal if you're exploring deeper France. Bank fishing only with day-fishing restrictions means you'll need to plan daylight sessions, but the mixed species and scenic location make it worth the journey for a varied week. You'll need a French fishing licence and must join the local AAPPMA to fish here.
Retenue de Peyrissac is 376 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.
Night fishing at Retenue de Peyrissac is authorised under Corrèze regulations. Night carp confirmed on 'Retenue de Pouch' (Peyrissac/Biard). Season: 2nd Saturday of March to 31 December. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack at night. Carpe >60cm: no live transport at any time. Authorised zone: right bank — entire reservoir except 50m downstream of the Biard dam and 50m upstream of the Pouch dam. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Retenue de Peyrissac. Boats permitted. Trolling forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue de Peyrissac under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue de Peyrissac 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 Peyrissac — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 19 / 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 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Retenue de Peyrissac, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Retenue de Peyrissac is 376 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue de Peyrissac — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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