The 809-acre reservoir of Retenue des Fades Besserve sits within the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Retenue des Fades Besserve holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander and Bream, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Retenue des Fades Besserve permits night fishing — 5 designated zones for night carp. Strict No-Kill — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Petrol & Electric allowed. Excellent for predators. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 349 miles from Calais, Retenue des Fades Besserve requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
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Retenue des Fades Besserve holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 E.G.F. / Giat / Herment) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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