Lac de la Gimone is a large public reservoir in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of Occitanie, covering 223 hectares (552-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de la Gimone — Designated zones only. Regarding boats: Petrol & Electric. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 530 miles from Calais, Lac de la Gimone 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.
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Lac de la Gimone holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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