Formed by damming a river valley in Var, Lac de Carcès is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 50 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Catfish — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac de Carcès is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Var.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac de Carcès is 555 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac de Carcès holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, catfish. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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