Tarn-et-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 121 acres (49 ha)
Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie 121 acres (49 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 485mi from Calais
About Barrage de Gensac-Lavit
Barrage de Gensac-Lavit is a small public reservoir in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of Occitanie, covering 49 hectares (121-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Barrage de Gensac-Lavit is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Barrage de Gensac-Lavit is 485 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Tarn-et-Garonne
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
121 acres (49 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
485 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Gensac-Lavit / FDAAPPMA 82
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Barrage de Gensac-Lavit holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Gensac-Lavit / FDAAPPMA 82) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Barrage de Gensac-Lavit?+
Barrage de Gensac-Lavit covers 121 acres (49 ha) in Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Barrage de Gensac-Lavit?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Barrage de Gensac-Lavit?+
Night fishing at Barrage de Gensac-Lavit is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Barrage de Gensac-Lavit?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Barrage de Gensac-Lavit under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Barrage de Gensac-Lavit from Calais?+
Barrage de Gensac-Lavit is approximately 485 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Barrage de Gensac-Lavit?+
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 Gensac-Lavit / FDAAPPMA 82).
Fishing in Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie
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