Lozère, Occitanie 86 acres (35 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 422mi from Calais
About Lac de Lanau
Lac de Lanau is a small public reservoir in the Lozère department of Occitanie, covering 35 hectares (86-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Trout, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Lanau — Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Lozère.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 422 miles from Calais, Lac de Lanau 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.
Department
Lozère
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
86 acres (35 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
422 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Lozère
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Lac de Lanau covers 86 acres (35 ha) in Lozère, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Lanau?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Lanau?+
Night fishing at Lac de Lanau is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Lozère..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Lanau?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Lanau under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Lanau from Calais?+
Lac de Lanau is approximately 422 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Lanau?+
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 de la Lozère).
Fishing in Lozère, Occitanie
Lozère 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.
