Lac de Génos-Loudenvielle is a scenic 30-hectare mountain reservoir in the Hautes-Pyrénées offering excellent mixed species fishing, with healthy populations of carp, catfish, and pike across deep, varied terrain. Bank fishing only with day-fishing restrictions makes this a committed daytime destination some 567 miles south of Calais — perfect for combining a carp trip with Pyrenean exploration. You'll need to purchase a day ticket through AAPPMA Vallée du Louron; contact them in advance as this is a quieter, less-developed venue than typical lowland French carp lakes.
Lac de Génos-Loudenvielle is 567 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac de Génos-Loudenvielle is not permitted. Night carp fishing in Hautes-Pyrénées is only permitted on specific named venues per prefectoral order. This lake is not on the authorised list — night carp fishing is prohibited here. See peche65.fr for the full list. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Génos-Loudenvielle. EDF barrage — boats permitted.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Génos-Loudenvielle under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Hautes-Pyrénées card (CHI).
Managed by AAPPMA Vallée du Louron / FDAAPPMA 65. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Génos-Loudenvielle holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, 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 Génos-Loudenvielle — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Vallée du Louron / FDAAPPMA 65. 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 (AAPPMA Vallée du Louron / FDAAPPMA 65) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Génos-Loudenvielle, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Vallée du Louron / FDAAPPMA 65 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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