Lac de Cournirau is a lowland lake in the Gard department of Occitanie, offering anglers accessible fishing in the sunny South of France. This warm-water lake is ideal for targeting warmwater species in a Mediterranean-influenced climate.
Night fishing at Lac de Cournirau is not permitted. Dept 30 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Cournirau.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Cournirau under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Gard. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Cournirau holds carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, catfish, crucian carp. 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 Cournirau — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Gard. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Cournirau, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Gard is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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