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Retenue du Gour Noir is a modest 38-hectare reservoir in Corrèze offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish and pike, though it demands bank fishing only and daylight hours only. The scenic location deep in south-central France (406 miles from Calais) suits anglers seeking quieter waters away from busy commercials, with decent populations of carp alongside other species. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA — contact FDAAPPMA 19 for permit details before travelling.
Night fishing at Retenue du Gour Noir is authorised under Corrèze regulations. Night carp confirmed. Season: 2nd Saturday of March to 31 December. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack at night. Carpe >60cm: no live transport at any time. Authorised zone: left bank on the Vézère, commune of Uzerche — 700m upstream of the canoe/kayak landing. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Retenue du Gour Noir. Boats permitted. Trolling forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue du Gour Noir under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Retenue du Gour Noir holds carp, catfish, 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 du Gour Noir — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. 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 (FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Retenue du Gour Noir, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue du Gour Noir — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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