Formed by damming a river valley in Vendée, Retenue de Rochereau is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 115 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Pays de la Loire. 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 Rochereau is allowed: Designated Federal zones. Regarding boats: Electric motors only (Petrol Banned). Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Retenue de Rochereau is 320 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Pays de la Loire — a region with diverse fishing including carp lakes, river pike and coastal species — the fishing is well worth it.
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Retenue de Rochereau 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 Rochereau / FDAAPPMA 85) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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