Gaze des Piquets is a lowland lake in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence, offering accessible fishing in the flat, Mediterranean-influenced landscape of southern France. This shallow water body is ideal for anglers seeking warm-water species in a region known for its mild climate and diverse aquatic ecosystems.
Night fishing at Gaze des Piquets is authorised under Bouches-du-Rhône regulations. Night carp fishing authorized Friday evening to Monday morning year-round. Only vegetable-based baits allowed.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gaze des Piquets under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gaze des Piquets holds common carp, crucian carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, catfish, bream.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Gaze des Piquets — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Gaze des Piquets, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Gaze des Piquets — always check the current rules with Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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