Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 4 acres (2 ha)
Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 4 acres (2 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted 369mi from Calais
About Retenue du Barrage de Carillon
Retenue du Barrage de Carillon is a intimate public water in the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Retenue du Barrage de Carillon is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 369 miles from Calais, Retenue du Barrage de Carillon requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Current Water Conditions
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Department
Charente-Maritime
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Water
Size
4 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
369 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 17 / AAPPMA locale
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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 (FDAAPPMA 17 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Retenue du Barrage de Carillon?+
Retenue du Barrage de Carillon covers 4 acres (2 ha) in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue du Barrage de Carillon?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue du Barrage de Carillon?+
Night fishing at Retenue du Barrage de Carillon is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue du Barrage de Carillon?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue du Barrage de Carillon under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue du Barrage de Carillon from Calais?+
Retenue du Barrage de Carillon is approximately 369 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue du Barrage de Carillon?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 17 / AAPPMA locale).
Fishing in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charente-Maritime is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
