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Lac de Maury is a scenic 167-hectare reservoir nestled in the Aveyron region of Occitanie, offering anglers a picturesque setting amid rolling countryside for pursuing pike, perch, and trout. This productive water rewards both boat and shore fishing, though visitors must obtain a valid Carte de Pêche from the local AAPPMA fishing association before casting a line.
At 704 miles from Calais, Lac de Maury 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 Maury is authorised under Aveyron regulations. Night carp confirmed — Lac de Maury (Saint-Amans-des-Côts, 167ha, EDF reservoir) has an authorised year-round night carp parcours per pecheaveyron.fr. Night carp authorised since 2005. No-kill mandatory. Boats permitted (thermal motor OK during the day). Source: pecheaveyron.fr/fr/fiche/lac-de-maury_TFOpar185/
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Maury. Boats strongly recommended given steep, difficult-to-access banks. Thermal motors permitted. Life jacket mandatory per person: 1 October–30 April on all Aveyron lakes (and year-round for under-16s). Two boat launch ramps: (1) Bras de la Selves, Pointe d'Oustrac; (2) Bras du Selvet, 'La Route Noyée'. A specific navigation règlement (arrêté préfectoral 2014) applies — see pecheaveyron.fr/reglementation-de-la-navigation-en-aveyron/. Navigation prohibited in yellow-buoy zone below the dam. Daily water level fluctuation up to 50cm — check Niv'eau app before launching.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Maury under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Bivouac permitted for night carp fishing sessions. Domaine privé de l'État (EDF) — riparian owners cannot prohibit bank access. Ground fires strictly forbidden; raised barbecues permitted. No excessive noise. Dogs on lead only. No litter — pack out all waste.
Required permits & cards: Standard Aveyron fishing licence (carte de pêche) required — annual, weekly or daily. Reciprocal EHGO/CHI/URNE cards accepted (Aveyron is EHGO member). Available from local tourist offices or online at cartedepeche.fr. No supplementary night-fishing permit required — night carp is covered by standard licence.
Managed by AAPPMA d'Estaing / Fédération de l'Aveyron. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Maury holds carp (mirror and common, to 20kg+), pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, roach, rudd, signal crayfish. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Maury — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA d'Estaing / Fédération de l'Aveyron. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd category water, open year-round for carp and coarse. Pike: 25 Apr–31 Jan (closed Feb–Apr). RESERVE: Anse de la Selves closed 1st Monday of April to 2nd Friday of June inclusive.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA d'Estaing / Fédération de l'Aveyron) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 Maury, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA d'Estaing / Fédération de l'Aveyron is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Maury — always check the current rules with AAPPMA d'Estaing / Fédération de l'Aveyron before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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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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