Lac de la Triouzoune, Corrèze
This massive 325-hectare reservoir in central France is a serious destination for carp anglers, with excellent catfish alongside carp and good populations of pike and zander. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones near Neuvic, and electric boats open up productive deeper areas — a real advantage on such expansive water. Around 384 miles from Calais, it's a committed journey, but worth it for anglers seeking a quieter, less pressured alternative to the northern French circuit.
Practical note: You'll need a French fishing licence and must join the local AAPPMA (Corrèze FDAAPPMA 19); check specific night-fishing zone regulations before your trip.
Night fishing at Lac de la Triouzoune is authorised under Corrèze regulations. Night carp confirmed — Plan d'eau de Neuvic d'Ussel (Lac de la Triouzoune, also known as Lac de Neuvic) is on the official Corrèze night carp parcours list. Season: 2nd Saturday of March to 31 December. Authorised zones: (1) Upstream of the 'digue d'Yeux' (RD 183). (2) Bank from Pont de Pellachal (RD 982) to the digue d'Yeux. Detailed zone map: peche19.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Carpe-de-nuit-Neuvic.pdf. Non-motorised craft permitted in zones. No-kill mandatory. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de la Triouzoune. Boats permitted. Full nautical base operating in summer (July–August): sailing, windsurfing, canoe, kayak, water-skiing, jet-skiing, pedal boats, fishing boats. Blue Flag beach label. Trolling forbidden on Corrèze lakes.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Triouzoune under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies. Popular tourist destination with camping, beach and facilities on site.
Required permits & cards: Corrèze departmental card. Standard CHI reciprocity. Pike closed 2nd Saturday March to 25 April.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Triouzoune holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream, black bass. 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 Triouzoune — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. 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 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Triouzoune, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de la Triouzoune is 384 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de la Triouzoune — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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