Retenue du Mancies is a substantial 100-hectare reservoir in the Pyrenees foothills offering excellent carp fishing alongside catfish, pike and tench in a scenic mountain setting—roughly 530 miles south of Calais, so a serious expedition rather than a quick weekend trip. Bank fishing only, with day-fishing restrictions, so plan your sessions around daylight hours and bring a comfortable bivvy setup. You'll need to contact AAPPMA Mancies or FDAAPPMA 31 directly for current fishing rights and permits before travelling.
Retenue du Mancies is 531 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.
Night fishing at Retenue du Mancies is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Garonne requires specific prefectoral authorisation. The department has a mix of lowland retenues (mainly near Toulouse) where night carp is authorised and Pyrenean waters where it is prohibited. Check the 2026 guide at fede-peche31.com/5969-guide-de-peche-annuel-du-31.htm for the full list. Source: fede-peche31.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue du Mancies under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Mancies / FDAAPPMA 31. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue du Mancies 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 Mancies — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Mancies / FDAAPPMA 31. 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 (AAPPMA Mancies / FDAAPPMA 31) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Retenue du Mancies, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Mancies / FDAAPPMA 31 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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