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Retenue Ste Foy de Peyrolières II is a modest 18.6-hectare reservoir in the Pyrenean foothills offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, tench, and bream, with designated night-fishing zones available along the bank. At 518 miles from Calais, it's a rewarding destination for anglers willing to venture south into Occitanie's quieter waters, where boats aren't permitted but bank access is straightforward. You'll need to purchase a day ticket and check FDAAPPMA 31 regulations for the specific night-fishing stretch before arriving.
Night fishing at Retenue Ste Foy de Peyrolières II is authorised under Haute-Garonne regulations. Night carp likely confirmed — Sainte-Foy-de-Peyrolières retenues are major Haute-Garonne carp fishing venues mentioned in the guide. Season: year-round. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: fede-peche31.com (guide 2026)
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue Ste Foy de Peyrolières II under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Retenue Ste Foy de Peyrolières II holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Ste Foy de Peyrolières II — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne. 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 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne) 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 Ste Foy de Peyrolières II, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Retenue Ste Foy de Peyrolières II — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne 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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