Formed by damming a river valley in Cantal, Lac de Lastioulles is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 107 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac de Lastioulles is allowed: Authorised only on the "West Digue" peninsula zone. Regarding boats: Max 6 km/h speed limit. Electric motors highly preferred. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac de Lastioulles is 386 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac de Lastioulles holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 (AAPPMA de Champs-sur-Tarentaine) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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