Set in the Haute-Garonne department of Occitanie, Lac de Peyssies is a small natural lake of 14 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Black Bass — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac de Peyssies is allowed: Post restrictions (Parking). Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac de Peyssies is 528 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac de Peyssies holds carp, pike, perch, tench, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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