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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.
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.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
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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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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