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Barrage de Gensac-Lavit is a modest 48-hectare reservoir in south-west France offering solid mixed fishing with decent carp populations alongside catfish, pike and tench in a quiet, scenic setting—perfect if you want to escape the busier tourist waters. Day-fishing only (no night sessions) and bank access only means you'll need to plan shorter sessions, though the venue's relatively untouched character and catfish presence make it worth the 485-mile haul from Calais if you're exploring the Occitanie region. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from Gensac-Lavit or FDAAPPMA 82; contact the local association in advance as facilities may be basic.
Night fishing at Barrage de Gensac-Lavit is authorised under Tarn-et-Garonne regulations. Night carp confirmed — 'Parcours carpe de nuit sur les 2 berges, toute l'année'. Year-round. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: pechetarnetgaronne.fr/trouver-mon-site-de-peche/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barrage de Gensac-Lavit under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Tarn-et-Garonne card (CHI).
Managed by AAPPMA Gensac-Lavit / FDAAPPMA 82. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Barrage de Gensac-Lavit holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 Barrage de Gensac-Lavit — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Gensac-Lavit / FDAAPPMA 82. 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 (AAPPMA Gensac-Lavit / FDAAPPMA 82) 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 Barrage de Gensac-Lavit, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Gensac-Lavit / FDAAPPMA 82 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Barrage de Gensac-Lavit — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Gensac-Lavit / FDAAPPMA 82 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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