Lac de la Gourde is a small public reservoir in the Aveyron department of Occitanie, covering 11 hectares (28-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de la Gourde is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de la Gourde is 467 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac de la Gourde holds carp, pike, perch, tench, 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 12 / Fédération Pêche Aveyron) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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