Gard, Occitanie 25 acres (10 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 505mi from Calais
About Lac de la Valliguière
Lac de la Valliguière is a small public reservoir in the Gard department of Occitanie, covering 10 hectares (25-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de la Valliguière — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Gard.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
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.
Department
Gard
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
25 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
505 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Gard
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Lac de la Valliguière holds carp, pike, perch, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de la Valliguière covers 25 acres (10 ha) in Gard, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de la Valliguière?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de la Valliguière?+
Night fishing at Lac de la Valliguière is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Gard..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de la Valliguière?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de la Valliguière under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de la Valliguière from Calais?+
Lac de la Valliguière is approximately 505 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de la Valliguière?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA du Gard).
Fishing in Gard, Occitanie
Gard is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
