Fishing at Lac de Méaulx

About Fishing at Lac de Méaulx

Lac de Méaulx is a lowland lake in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, offering anglers a warm-water fishing destination in southeastern France. The lake's Mediterranean climate and typical lowland characteristics make it an accessible spot for pursuing warm-water species in the Provençal landscape.

Fish Species at Lac de Méaulx

Lac de Méaulx holds pike, carp, tench, roach, perch, bass, catfish, crucian carp. 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 Méaulx — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Var. Licences are available online before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big is Lac de Méaulx?+
  Lac de Méaulx covers 33 acres (13 ha) in Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
• What fish can I catch at Lac de Méaulx?+
  The water holds Pike, Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch, Bass, Catfish, Crucian Carp. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
• Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Méaulx?+
  Night fishing at Lac de Méaulx is subject to local rules. Dept 83 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
• Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Méaulx?+
  Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Méaulx under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
• Are boats allowed at Lac de Méaulx?+
  Boats are not permitted at Lac de Méaulx. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Méaulx?+
  Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Var). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.

Planning a Trip to Lac de Méaulx

To fish Lac de Méaulx, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Var is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.

Var is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Var or explore all of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Nearby Fishing Lakes

Other public fishing venues near Lac de Méaulx on PiscaMaps:

• Lac de Meaulx, Alpes-Maritimes
• Lac de Bannegon, Var
• Lac de l'Endre, Var
• Lacs de l'Endre et de la Rimade, Var
• Lac de la Gaudrade, Var
• Lac de l'Arèna, Var
• Lac Aurélien, Var
• Lac de Saint-Cassien, Var
• Lac Saint-Esprit, Var
• Lac du Fournel, Var
• Étangs de Villepey, Var
• Lac des Dames, Var