Lac de Montpezat is a vast 215-hectare alpine reservoir in Provence offering excellent carp fishing across diverse habitat, with pike, zander and bream adding variety to sessions. Night carp fishing is permitted here, making it ideal for dedicated anglers planning extended trips around 527 miles south of Calais. Boats are allowed, opening up exploration of deeper zones—contact AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence before your visit to confirm night fishing permissions and obtain your mandatory fishing licence.
Lac de Montpezat is 527 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac de Montpezat is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Only 4 specific plans d'eau in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence have night carp authorisation: Lac de la Forestière (Manosque), Lacs des Buissonnades Est/Sud (Oraison), Lac du Brunet, Retenue de Castillon (specific bank sections). All are weekend-only, April–December. Source: AP n°2025-029-006 — peche04.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Montpezat. EDF reservoir — boats permitted.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Montpezat under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departmental card (CHI).
Managed by AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Montpezat holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. 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 Montpezat — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Montpezat, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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