Retenue de Saint-Pierre-Cognet is a scenic 107-hectare alpine reservoir in Provence offering solid carp prospects alongside pike and perch, with reliable bank access across varied terrain. Day-fishing only (hydro-power restrictions apply), so plan shorter sessions around this mountain venue roughly 460 miles south of Calais. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from La Gaule du Trièves — contact ahead to confirm current availability and any seasonal restrictions typical of alpine reservoirs.
At 459 miles from Calais, Retenue de Saint-Pierre-Cognet requires a longer journey from the UK, but Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Retenue de Saint-Pierre-Cognet is not permitted. Night carp is not authorised in Hautes-Alpes. The department is dominated by mountain lakes and salmonid waters (1st category) where night carp fishing is prohibited. Verify with peche-hautes-alpes.com if this is a 2nd category lake with a specific parcours designation. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Retenue de Saint-Pierre-Cognet. EDF barrage — RPPN de Saint-Pierre-Cognet.
Required permits & cards: Isère or Hautes-Alpes card. Specific RPPN applies.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule du Trièves / FDAAPPMA 05. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue de Saint-Pierre-Cognet holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Retenue de Saint-Pierre-Cognet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule du Trièves / FDAAPPMA 05. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 La Gaule du Trièves / FDAAPPMA 05) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Retenue de Saint-Pierre-Cognet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule du Trièves / FDAAPPMA 05 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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