Étang du Roi is a compact 18-hectare reservoir in Hérault offering solid opportunities for carp, tench and bream in a scenic southern French setting—though it's a long haul at 525 miles from Calais. Day fishing only (no night sessions), so plan accordingly, and you'll need to fish from the bank as boats are prohibited. Check in with FDAAPPMA 34 before your trip and confirm your French fishing licence requirements.
Night fishing at Étang du Roi is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Hérault is authorised bank-only on designated plans d'eau. Season: 1 January–23 April and 1 June–31 December (excluded during brochet protection period). Check current authorised sites at pecheherault.com/reglementations/deuxieme-categorie before fishing at night. Source: pecheherault.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Roi under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 34 / Fédération Pêche Hérault. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Roi holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Étang du Roi — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 34 / Fédération Pêche Hérault. 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 (FDAAPPMA 34 / Fédération Pêche Hérault) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang du Roi, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 34 / Fédération Pêche Hérault is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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