Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire · France · 42 acres (17 ha)
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire 42 acres (17 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only
About Fishing at Retenue de Tesdan
A 17-hectare reservoir providing a mixed freshwater environment typical of the Pays de la Loire region. This venue should hold a good range of coarse fish including carp and bream, with electric boat access available for those seeking to fish different depths and margins.
Department
Loire-Atlantique
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
42 acres (17 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Loire-Atlantique
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Retenue de Tesdan
Night fishing at Retenue de Tesdan is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp fishing only authorized on prefectural order designated spots, not all waters
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Loire-Atlantique. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue de Tesdan covers 42 acres (17 ha) in Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Tesdan?+
Species information is available to PiscaMaps members.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Tesdan?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Tesdan is subject to local rules. Night carp fishing only authorized on prefectural order designated spots, not all waters Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Tesdan?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Retenue de Tesdan. Full details including any overnight exemptions are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed at Retenue de Tesdan?+
Boats are not permitted at Retenue de Tesdan. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Tesdan?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Loire-Atlantique). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Retenue de Tesdan
To fish Retenue de Tesdan, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Loire-Atlantique is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
