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Lac de la Crégut is a compact 41-hectare reservoir in deepest Auvergne, offering solid carp and catfish prospects across a pristine mountain setting—night fishing is permitted in designated zones, making it ideal for dedicated sessions. Shore-only access protects the fragile ecosystem, so pack light and plan your swims carefully. This is a rewarding venue roughly 385 miles south of Calais; obtain your AAPPMA permit from the Allanche et Murat federation before arrival.
Lac de la Crégut is 385 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac de la Crégut is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Cantal's mountain/river waters are predominantly 1st category. Source: auvergne-peche.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de la Crégut. Navigation is officially permitted on the lake at a strict speed limit of 6 km/h maximum (confirmed by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme fishing site listing, updated 28/11/2025, and by the AAPPMA Champs-sur-Tarentaine blog). An older AAPPMA blog post (2012) additionally referenced a 6 CV engine limit. Float tubes are explicitly welcomed and popular. Boat launch available at the main parking area (GPS: 45.406221, 2.674207). No permit cost found beyond the standard fishing licence — confirm current engine/electric-only rules with AAPPMA as the 6 CV reference is from 2012 and the current ARP may have updated motor restrictions.
Required permits & cards: No extra day-ticket or specific lake permit found for the Lac de la Crégut beyond a valid French fishing licence (carte de pêche) for 2nd category waters. The lake is managed by AAPPMA Champs-sur-Tarentaine (contact via cantal-peche.com, tel: 04 71 78 76 33). All fishing modes are allowed (tous modes), maximum 4 rods. The ARP confirms the lake is listed among 2nd category waters where lure/deadbait fishing for pike is permitted even during the pike closed season. No supplementary permit or day-ticket pricing found in any source.
Managed by AAPPMA d'Allanche et Murat. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de la Crégut holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, 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 la Crégut — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA d'Allanche et Murat. 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 d'Allanche et Murat) 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 la Crégut, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA d'Allanche et Murat is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de la Crégut is 385 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Cantal is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Cantal or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
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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