Lac d'Arques is an intimate 6-hectare natural lake in Occitanie offering quality carp and tench fishing in a peaceful, scenic setting — perfect if you prefer a quieter alternative to busier French venues. Bank fishing only with day-fishing restrictions, it's ideal for anglers wanting a more relaxed pace without the pressure of night sessions. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA card (obtainable locally through Fédération Pêche Aude) to fish here.
Lac d'Arques is 554 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 Lac d'Arques 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 Lac d'Arques under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 11 / Fédération Pêche Aude. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac d'Arques 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 Lac d'Arques — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 11 / Fédération Pêche Aude. 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 11 / Fédération Pêche Aude) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac d'Arques, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 11 / Fédération Pêche Aude is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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