The Barrage du Val is a stunning water of 10 hectares located to the SW of the ancient market town of Dinan. A lot of fish were added in 2007 – 1200Kg of Roach, 100 Kg of Tench, 540 Kg of Pike, 50 Kg of Zander and 250 Common Carp also in 2013 a additional 100Kg of Carp were added from 1 – 3 Kg each. In a water like this the fish that were added in 2007 would have a huge growth rate.
Please note – When fishing any Public waters in France please have respect for the location and clear up any mess that you have made and do not damage banks / vegetation and no open fires, Catch and release all fish except Trout and Salmon that rules let you take and when fishing for Carp use appropriate fishing tackle with large landing net and unhooking mat. Fish stealing is a big problem from Public waters if you see anybody removing large fish like Carp please take note of the vehicle registration and report to authorities.