Lac de Jouarres is a substantial 95-hectare reservoir in southern France offering excellent carp prospects alongside catfish, pike and zander in a peaceful Occitanie setting—about 532 miles south of Calais. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones (booking required), and electric-motor boats are available, making this ideal for exploring deeper water during summer runs. You'll need an AAPPMA day or season ticket from Jouarres or the Aude federation (FDAAPPMA 11) to fish legally.
Lac de Jouarres is 532 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 Jouarres is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Aude requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check fedepeche11.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: fedepeche11.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Jouarres under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Jouarres / FDAAPPMA 11. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Jouarres 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 Jouarres — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Jouarres / FDAAPPMA 11. 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 Jouarres / FDAAPPMA 11) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Jouarres, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Jouarres / FDAAPPMA 11 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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