The 30-acre reservoir of Retenue de Pontviel sits within the Tarn department of Occitanie, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Retenue de Pontviel holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Retenue de Pontviel permits night fishing — Night carp fishing confirmed in Tarn federation regulations. Vegetable baits only. Max 2 rods. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Max 2 rods. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Retenue de Pontviel is 500 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
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Retenue de Pontviel holds carp, pike, perch, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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