Lac de Pont Royal is a lowland lake in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence, offering accessible fishing in the warm Mediterranean climate of southern France. This water provides excellent opportunities for anglers seeking warmwater species in a scenic Provençal setting.
Night fishing at Lac de Pont Royal is authorised under Bouches-du-Rhône regulations. Night carp fishing allowed Friday evening to Monday morning year-round. Only plant-based baits permitted.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Pont Royal.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Pont Royal under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Pont Royal holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, catfish (silurus glanis), pike, perch, roach, tench, bream.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Pont Royal — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Pont Royal, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Pont Royal — always check the current rules with Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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