Lac de Barreau is a compact 10-hectare Provençal reservoir offering solid carp fishing in a scenic southern setting, roughly 512 miles from Calais. Bank fishing only with day sessions only (no nights), making it ideal for exploring the region's warmer waters where carp thrive in summer months. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact FDAAPPMA 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse) – well worth it for access to this peaceful, lesser-known venue.
Night fishing at Lac de Barreau is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Vaucluse requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check federationpeche84.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: federationpeche84.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Barreau under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Barreau holds carp, pike, perch, tench, 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 Lac de Barreau — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse. 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 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Barreau, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 84 / Fédération Pêche Vaucluse is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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