The 412-acre reservoir of Lac de Maury sits within the Aveyron department of Occitanie, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Anglers can expect to encounter Carp (mirror and common, to 20kg+), Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd and Signal crayfish.
Lac de Maury permits night fishing — 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/ — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: 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.. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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