Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 474 acres (192 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 474 acres (192 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 577mi from Calais
About Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho
Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, covering 192 hectares (474-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander and Catfish, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho — Night fishing permitted in designated areas. Check with AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales.. Bank fishing only at Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho is 577 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
Pyrénées-Orientales
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
474 acres (192 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
577 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales
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Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho holds carp, pike, perch, zander, catfish. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho covers 474 acres (192 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho is permitted. Night fishing permitted in designated areas. Check with AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales..
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho from Calais?+
Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho is approximately 577 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho?+
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 (AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie
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