Gers, Occitanie 5 acres (2 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Gimont
Lac de Gimont is a peaceful lowland lake in the heart of Gascony, offering anglers a tranquil setting in the rolling countryside of southwestern France. This accessible venue provides good opportunities for coarse and pike fishing in a typically French rural landscape.
Department
Gers
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
5 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Gers
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Gimont
Night fishing at Lac de Gimont 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 Gimont.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Gimont 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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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Gimont — 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 Gimont covers 5 acres (2 ha) in Gers, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Gimont?+
The water holds pike, perch, roach, carp, tench, bream, crucian carp, catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Gimont?+
Night fishing at Lac de Gimont 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 Gimont?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Gimont 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 Gimont?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Gimont. 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 Gimont?+
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 Gimont
To fish Lac de Gimont, 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.
