Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 42 acres (17 ha)
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 42 acres (17 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 313mi from Calais
About Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette
Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette is a small public reservoir in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 17 hectares (42-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette — Gravel pits. Night possible. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette is 313 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Saône-et-Loire
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
42 acres (17 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
313 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Marcigny – Secteur Sud
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Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette holds carp, pike, perch, tench, 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 Marcigny – Secteur Sud) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette?+
Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette covers 42 acres (17 ha) in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette?+
Night fishing at Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette is permitted. Gravel pits. Night possible.
Are bivvies allowed at Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette from Calais?+
Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette is approximately 313 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Sablières de Rives-les-Arrouette?+
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 (AAPPMA Marcigny – Secteur Sud).
Fishing in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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