Hérault, Occitanie 74 acres (30 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 508mi from Calais
About Lac de Bès
Lac de Bès is a small public reservoir in the Hérault department of Occitanie, covering 30 hectares (74-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Bès — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Hérault.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 508 miles from Calais, Lac de Bès requires a longer journey from the UK, but Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — rewards the trip.
Department
Hérault
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
508 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Hérault
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Lac de Bès covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Hérault, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Bès?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Bès?+
Night fishing at Lac de Bès is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Hérault..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Bès?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Bès under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Bès from Calais?+
Lac de Bès is approximately 508 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Bès?+
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.
