Aveyron, Occitanie 484 acres (196 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 444mi from Calais
About Lac de Marcillac
Lac de Marcillac is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Aveyron department of Occitanie, covering 196 hectares (484-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de Marcillac is restricted to daytime hours only. Bank fishing only at Lac de Marcillac. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 444 miles from Calais, Lac de Marcillac 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
Aveyron
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
484 acres (196 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
444 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Aveyron
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Lac de Marcillac covers 484 acres (196 ha) in Aveyron, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Marcillac?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Marcillac?+
Night fishing at Lac de Marcillac is not permitted. Day fishing only. Verify with AAPPMA de l'Aveyron..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Marcillac?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Marcillac under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Marcillac from Calais?+
Lac de Marcillac is approximately 444 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Marcillac?+
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 l'Aveyron).
Fishing in Aveyron, Occitanie
Aveyron 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.
