Gers, Occitanie 14 acres (6 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Gauge
Lac de Gauge is a lowland lake in the Gers department of southwestern France, offering anglers an accessible fishing destination in the rolling countryside of Occitanie. This peaceful water is ideal for both leisure and productive fishing in a picturesque rural setting.
Department
Gers
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
14 acres (6 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Gers
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Gauge
Night fishing at Lac de Gauge is not permitted. Dept 32 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Gauge.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Gauge 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 Gers. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Gauge holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, bream, catfish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Gauge — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Gers. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Gauge covers 14 acres (6 ha) in Gers, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Gauge?+
The water holds Common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, bream, catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Gauge?+
Night fishing at Lac de Gauge is not permitted. Dept 32 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Gauge?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Gauge under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Gauge?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Gauge. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Gauge?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Gers). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Gauge
To fish Lac de Gauge, 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 Gers is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
