Tarn, Occitanie 709 acres (287 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 489mi from Calais
About Retenue de Rivières
Retenue de Rivières is a large public reservoir in the Tarn department of Occitanie, covering 287 hectares (709-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Zander, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Retenue de Rivières is restricted to daytime hours only. Bank fishing only at Retenue de Rivières. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Retenue de Rivières is 489 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
709 acres (287 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
489 miles
Managed by
Fédération du Tarn pour la Pêche
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Retenue de Rivières holds carp, pike, zander, perch, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Retenue de Rivières covers 709 acres (287 ha) in Tarn, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Rivières?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Zander, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Rivières?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Rivières is not permitted. Day fishing only. Lures permitted outside brochet closure season..
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Rivières?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Rivières under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Rivières from Calais?+
Retenue de Rivières is approximately 489 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Rivières?+
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).
Fishing in Tarn, Occitanie
Tarn is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
