Tarn-et-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 24 acres (10 ha)
Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie 24 acres (10 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de la Chêneraie
Lac de la Chêneraie is a lowland lake in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of Occitanie, offering accessible fishing in the gentle countryside of southwestern France. This calm water is ideal for anglers seeking a relaxed day targeting coarse fish species in a scenic rural setting.
Department
Tarn-et-Garonne
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
24 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de la Chêneraie
Night fishing at Lac de la Chêneraie is not permitted. Dept 82 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Chêneraie 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 Tarn-et-Garonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Chêneraie holds carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, bream, catfish. 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 la Chêneraie — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de la Chêneraie covers 24 acres (10 ha) in Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de la Chêneraie?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Bream, Catfish. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de la Chêneraie?+
Night fishing at Lac de la Chêneraie is not permitted. Dept 82 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 la Chêneraie?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de la Chêneraie 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 la Chêneraie?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de la Chêneraie. 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 la Chêneraie?+
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 Tarn-et-Garonne). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de la Chêneraie
To fish Lac de la Chêneraie, 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 Tarn-et-Garonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
