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Barrage de Caramany is a sprawling 110-hectare reservoir in the Pyrénées-Orientales offering excellent night carp fishing in a stunning mountainous setting—a genuine escape from UK stillwater crowds. The venue hosts healthy populations of carp, pike, perch and bream, with boat access adding flexibility for exploring different zones around this southern French impoundment. Located 565 miles from Calais, this is an ambitious destination but rewarding for anglers seeking something beyond the well-trodden Champagne circuit.
You'll need an AAPPMA permit from the local association; confirm current regulations with AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales before your trip.
Night fishing at Barrage de Caramany is not permitted. Night carp is only permitted on specific named venues in Pyrénées-Orientales (Barrage Agly, Raho, Vinça, Escoumes, Rivesaltes, Villelongue). This lake is not on the list — night fishing prohibited. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Barrage de Caramany.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage de Caramany under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Barrage de Caramany holds carp, pike, perch, bream. 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 Barrage de Caramany — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Barrage de Caramany, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Pyrénées-Orientales is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Pyrénées-Orientales or explore all of Occitanie.
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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