Lac de Neuvic is a sprawling 311-hectare reservoir in Corrèze offering excellent carp fishing alongside pike, zander, catfish and bream—a genuine mixed fishery where specimen hunting meets variety. Night fishing is permitted in designated sectors (seasonal), making it ideal for dedicated sessions, though you'll need to confirm exact zones with AAPPMA de la Corrèze beforehand. At 384 miles from Calais, it's a proper road trip into the Massif Central, but worth the journey for a quieter, less-pressured alternative to popular northern French waters—grab your AAPPMA permit and book ahead with the local club.
Night fishing at Lac de Neuvic is authorised under Corrèze regulations. Night carp confirmed on specific bank sections per prefectoral order (peche19.fr). Season: 2nd Saturday of March to 31 December. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack at night. Authorised night carp zones: (1) Left bank upstream of Pont de Pellachal — peninsula (parcel 131, section ZE) plus bank from Pont de Pellachal to the Neuvic/Liginiac communal boundary. (2) Right bank upstream of Pont de Pellachal — parcel 59 section AO (upstream) to parcel 140 section AP (downstream). (3) Right bank downstream of Antiges — parcel 148 section AX (upstream) to parcel 149 section AX (downstream). (4) Dam area — parcel 39 section AY (upstream) to parcel 1 section BK (downstream). Non-motorised craft permitted in authorised zones. No-kill mandatory. All other bank sections: night fishing prohibited. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ | Map: peche19.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Carpe-de-nuit-Neuvic.pdf
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Neuvic. Boats permitted. Full summer nautical base (July–August). Trolling forbidden on all Corrèze lakes.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Neuvic 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. Standard CHI reciprocity.
Managed by AAPPMA de la Corrèze. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Neuvic holds carp, pike, perch, zander, catfish, 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 Neuvic — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Corrèze. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Neuvic, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de la Corrèze is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Neuvic is 384 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Neuvic — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de la Corrèze before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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