Aude, Occitanie 62 acres (25 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 522mi from Calais
About Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès
Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès is a small public reservoir in the Aude department of Occitanie, covering 25 hectares (62-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Aude.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 522 miles from Calais, Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès 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
Aude
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
62 acres (25 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
522 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Aude
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Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès holds carp, pike, perch, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès covers 62 acres (25 ha) in Aude, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès?+
Night fishing at Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Aude..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès from Calais?+
Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès is approximately 522 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Pradelles-Cabardès?+
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 de l'Aude).
Fishing in Aude, Occitanie
Aude 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.
