Lot, Occitanie 74 acres (30 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 416mi from Calais
About Barrage de Brugales
Barrage de Brugales is a small public reservoir in the Lot department of Occitanie, covering 30 hectares (74-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage de Brugales — Night carp permitted on rive gauche downstream of ruisseau des Vergnes (1.8km). Tents must be folded during daytime. Confirmed in Lot night fishing list.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted (thermal). Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 416 miles from Calais, Barrage de Brugales requires a longer journey from the UK, but Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — rewards the trip.
Department
Lot
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
416 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Laval-de-Cère
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Barrage de Brugales covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Lot, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Barrage de Brugales?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Barrage de Brugales?+
Night fishing at Barrage de Brugales is permitted. Night carp permitted on rive gauche downstream of ruisseau des Vergnes (1.8km). Tents must be folded during daytime. Confirmed in Lot night fishing list..
Are bivvies allowed at Barrage de Brugales?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Barrage de Brugales under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Barrage de Brugales from Calais?+
Barrage de Brugales is approximately 416 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Barrage de Brugales?+
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 de Laval-de-Cère).
Fishing in Lot, Occitanie
Lot is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
