Lac de l'Endre is an intimate 6-hectare natural lake in Provence offering quality carp fishing in a serene Mediterranean setting, with pike and tench adding variety to your sessions. Day fishing only and float-tube friendly, it's perfect for anglers seeking a quieter alternative to busier northern venues, though the 561-mile distance from Calais means this is a committed southern expedition. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact FDAAPPMA 83 directly for current permit details and access arrangements).
Night fishing at Lac de l'Endre is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Var requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check current authorised sites at pechevar.fr before fishing at night. Source: pechevar.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de l'Endre under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Var card (CHI). Mandatory online peg reservation. No-kill.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 83 / Fédération Pêche Var. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de l'Endre holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 l'Endre — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 83 / Fédération Pêche Var. 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 (FDAAPPMA 83 / Fédération Pêche Var) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de l'Endre, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 83 / Fédération Pêche Var is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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