This intimate 10-hectare reservoir in Gard offers focused carp fishing in a peaceful Occitanie setting, roughly 505 miles south of Calais. Night carp fishing is permitted here, making it ideal for dedicated anglers seeking extended sessions, though you'll need to confirm exact regulations with AAPPMA du Gard beforehand. Bank fishing only, so choose your swims carefully and contact the local AAPPMA to arrange access and obtain your fishing licence.
Lac de la Valliguière is 505 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.
Night fishing at Lac de la Valliguière is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Gard's designated night carp sites are mainly river sections (Rhône, Cèze, Vidourle) plus Lac de Sautebraut (Bellegarde) and Plan d'eau n°4 de Vergèze. This lake is not among them. Source: pechegard.com/parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Valliguière under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Gard. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Valliguière holds carp, pike, perch, 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 Valliguière — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Gard. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de la Valliguière, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Gard is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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