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Lac de l'Uby is a scenic 74-hectare reservoir in Occitanie offering solid carp fishing alongside catfish and pike, situated 493 miles south of Calais in deepest rural France. Day fishing only and electric motors permitted, making it a peaceful spot for those seeking a quieter alternative to busier northern venues. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact FDAAPPMA 32 Gers) — plan ahead as this is remote territory best suited to anglers wanting a complete change of pace.
At 493 miles from Calais, Lac de l'Uby requires a longer journey from the UK, but Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac de l'Uby is authorised under Gers regulations. Night carp confirmed. Season: year-round. Bank or anchored boat. Vegetable baits only. No-kill mandatory at night. Source: Guide Pêche Gers 2024 — gers-peche.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de l'Uby under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de l'Uby holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — fish to 23kg have been recorded. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
Carp to 23kg+
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de l'Uby — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers. 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 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers) 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 l'Uby, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de l'Uby — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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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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