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Étang de Campignol is a sprawling 109-hectare natural lake in Occitanie offering excellent carp potential alongside pike, bream and perch — ideal for a longer French trip away from busier waters. Night fishing is permitted for carp anglers, and boats are allowed, giving you flexibility to explore this southern venue's productive zones. Remember to obtain your French fishing licence and contact AAPPMA de l'Aude beforehand to confirm night-fishing permissions and any seasonal restrictions.
Étang de Campignol is 546 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.
Night fishing at Étang de Campignol is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Aude requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check fedepeche11.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: fedepeche11.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Campignol under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de l'Aude. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Campignol holds carp, pike, perch, bream, eel. 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 Étang de Campignol — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de l'Aude. 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 Étang de Campignol, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de l'Aude is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Aude is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Aude 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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