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Lac de Lanau is a 35-hectare reservoir in the Lozère hills offering solid carp alongside pike, bream and perch in a peaceful, less-crowded setting—around 422 miles south of Calais. Night fishing for carp is permitted, and boats are allowed, making it versatile for exploring different swims and tactics. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA de la Lozère to fish here.
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.
Night fishing at Lac de Lanau is not permitted. Night carp is not authorised in Lozère. The department is dominated by salmonid and mountain waters. No 2nd category night carp parcours confirmed. Verify with lozerepeche.com. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Lanau under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de la Lozère. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Lanau holds carp, pike, perch, bream, trout. 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 Lanau — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Lozère. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac de Lanau, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de la Lozère is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Lozère is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Lozère or explore all of Occitanie.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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