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This sprawling 280-hectare reservoir in Provence delivers serious carp potential alongside pike, catfish and zander in stunning Mediterranean scenery—a genuine change of pace from northern French venues. Night fishing is permitted for dedicated carp sessions, and boats open up deeper water exploration across this expansive water. Located 532 miles south of Calais, it's a destination requiring commitment, but rewards with excellent species diversity and summer warmth that keeps carp feeding well into autumn. Register with AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and confirm night fishing arrangements before your trip.
Lac de Gréoux is 532 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac de Gréoux is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Only 4 specific plans d'eau in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence have night carp authorisation: Lac de la Forestière (Manosque), Lacs des Buissonnades Est/Sud (Oraison), Lac du Brunet, Retenue de Castillon (specific bank sections). All are weekend-only, April–December. Source: AP n°2025-029-006 — peche04.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Gréoux. Boats permitted. EDF Verdon reservoir. Navigation regulated. Reserve zones 300m upstream of Gréoux barrage and 300m of Maurras intake.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Gréoux under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies on designated pegs.
Required permits & cards: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence or Var departmental card (CHI). Inter-prefectoral AP n°2024-038-004. No-kill for carp. Mandatory online peg reservation.
Managed by AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Gréoux holds carp, pike, perch, zander, catfish, bream. 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 Gréoux — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Gréoux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence or explore all of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
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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