Hérault, Occitanie 376 acres (152 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 501mi from Calais
About Lac d'Avène
Lac d'Avène is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Hérault department of Occitanie, covering 152 hectares (375-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac d'Avène is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac d'Avène is 501 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.
Department
Hérault
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
376 acres (152 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
501 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Hérault
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Lac d'Avène covers 376 acres (152 ha) in Hérault, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac d'Avène?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac d'Avène?+
Night fishing at Lac d'Avène is not permitted. Day fishing only. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Hérault..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac d'Avène?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac d'Avène under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac d'Avène from Calais?+
Lac d'Avène is approximately 501 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac d'Avène?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de l'Hérault).
Fishing in Hérault, Occitanie
Hérault is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
