Gard, Occitanie 32 acres (13 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 498mi from Calais
About Lac de Pompignan
Lac de Pompignan is a small public reservoir in the Gard department of Occitanie, covering 13 hectares (32-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Pompignan — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Gard.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 498 miles from Calais, Lac de Pompignan 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.
Department
Gard
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
32 acres (13 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
498 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Gard
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Lac de Pompignan holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Pompignan covers 32 acres (13 ha) in Gard, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Pompignan?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Pompignan?+
Night fishing at Lac de Pompignan is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Gard..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Pompignan?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Pompignan under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Pompignan from Calais?+
Lac de Pompignan is approximately 498 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Pompignan?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA du Gard).
Fishing in Gard, Occitanie
Gard is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
