Tarn, Occitanie 247 acres (100 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 494mi from Calais
About Retenue de Razisse
Formed by damming a river valley in Tarn, Retenue de Razisse is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 100 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Occitanie. Species include Carp, Zander, Pike, Bream and Perch — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Retenue de Razisse, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Rowing and float tubes only. No motors.. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Retenue de Razisse is 494 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.
Department
Tarn
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
247 acres (100 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
494 miles
Managed by
Fédération du Tarn pour la Pêche et la Protection du Milieu Aquatique
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Retenue de Razisse holds carp, zander, pike, bream, perch. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Retenue de Razisse covers 247 acres (100 ha) in Tarn, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Razisse?+
The water holds Carp, Zander, Pike, Bream, Perch.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Razisse?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Razisse is not permitted. Day fishing only. Rowing boats and float tubes permitted. Navigation by oar/float tube only..
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Razisse?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Razisse under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Razisse from Calais?+
Retenue de Razisse is approximately 494 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Razisse?+
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 (Fédération du Tarn pour la Pêche et la Protection du Milieu Aquatique).
Fishing in Tarn, Occitanie
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