Lac de Marèges is a sprawling 154-hectare reservoir in the Corrèze offering excellent mixed fishing for carp, catfish and pike in a quieter, less pressured setting than popular northern venues. Night fishing is permitted but access is genuinely wild, so you'll need a 4x4 or willingness to hike — there's a real sense of adventure here if you're prepared for remote conditions. Boats are allowed (petrol and electric), which opens up deeper sections, though at 384 miles from Calais this is a serious road trip best combined with other regional waters. You'll need an AAPPMA licence; contact FDAAPPMA 19 before your visit to confirm current access points and any seasonal restrictions.
Night fishing at Lac de Marèges is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Corrèze's 13 designated night carp venues (2nd Sat March–31 Dec) are specific named reservoirs — this lake is not among them. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Marèges. Boats permitted. Large EDF barrage on the Dordogne. Navigation regulated. Speed limit 6 km/h near dam. Trolling forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Marèges under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies.
Required permits & cards: Corrèze departmental card (CHI reciprocity).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Marèges holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Marèges — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 (FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Marèges, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Marèges is 384 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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