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Étang de Majonenc is a compact 10.8-hectare reservoir in the Auvergne highlands offering solid carp and tench prospects in a scenic mountain setting, though it's a serious 392-mile haul from Calais. Shore fishing only with no night sessions allowed, so you'll need daylight hours and patience on what's essentially an intimate venue. You'll require a specific Riom-ès-Montagnes AAPPMA licence rather than a reciprocal permit—contact FD 15 (Cantal's fishing federation) before your trip to arrange this and confirm current access conditions.
Night fishing at Étang de Majonenc is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Cantal's mountain/river waters are predominantly 1st category. Source: auvergne-peche.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étang de Majonenc.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Majonenc under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FD 15 (Fédération de Pêche du Cantal). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang de Majonenc holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Majonenc — you will also need to be affiliated with FD 15 (Fédération de Pêche du Cantal). 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 (FD 15 (Fédération de Pêche du Cantal)) 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 Étang de Majonenc, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FD 15 (Fédération de Pêche du Cantal) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Étang de Majonenc is 392 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Cantal is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Cantal or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
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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