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Retenue de Pont Rolland is a compact 11.4-hectare reservoir in Brittany offering solid carp and tench fishing from the bank, though its industrial setting means day-only access for safety reasons. Located 261 miles southwest of Calais, it's best suited to anglers seeking quieter, less-pressured French water rather than famous destination venues. You'll need a day permit from AAPPMA de Lamballe and a valid French fishing licence.
At 261 miles from Calais, Retenue de Pont Rolland is a popular destination for anglers exploring Bretagne, a popular destination for visiting anglers given its proximity and Atlantic character.
Night fishing at Retenue de Pont Rolland is authorised under Côtes-d'Armor regulations. Night carp confirmed year-round on all 2nd category waters in Côtes-d'Armor by blanket prefectoral order. Vegetable/boilie baits only. Immediate release. Bank fishing only, max 100m line. Suspension: one weekend per year at pike opening (late April — check federationpeche22.fr for exact dates). Some plans d'eau require free pre-declaration at federationpeche22.fr. Source: federationpeche22.fr/pecher-en-cotes-darmor/parcours/peche-de-nuit
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Retenue de Pont Rolland. Boats permitted daytime; forbidden at night.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue de Pont Rolland under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Côtes-d'Armor card (EHGO). Mandatory online declaration.
Managed by AAPPMA de Lamballe. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Retenue de Pont Rolland holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Pont Rolland — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Lamballe. 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 (AAPPMA de Lamballe) 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 Pont Rolland, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Lamballe is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Retenue de Pont Rolland is 261 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue de Pont Rolland — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Lamballe before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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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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