Formed by damming a river valley in Calvados, Retenue de Rabodanges is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 79 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Normandie. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Retenue de Rabodanges is allowed: Boat access ONLY for night. Regarding boats: Electric & Petrol motors allowed. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Retenue de Rabodanges lies 178 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Normandie, one of the closest French regions to the UK, making it particularly accessible for shorter fishing trips.
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Retenue de Rabodanges holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 l'Hameçon Putangeois / FDAAPPMA 14) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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