Lac de Quinson is a sprawling 350-hectare reservoir in Provence offering excellent carp fishing alongside pike, zander and catfish in a stunning Alpine setting—roughly 540 miles south of Calais, making it ideal for a longer French expedition. Night fishing is permitted for carp, and boats are allowed, giving you flexibility to explore this large water and locate feeding fish across different depths. You'll need to contact AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence ahead of your trip to confirm night fishing rules and obtain your local permit.
Lac de Quinson is 540 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac de Quinson is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Only 4 specific plans d'eau in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence have night carp authorisation: Lac de la Forestière (Manosque), Lacs des Buissonnades Est/Sud (Oraison), Lac du Brunet, Retenue de Castillon (specific bank sections). All are weekend-only, April–December. Source: AP n°2025-029-006 — peche04.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Quinson. Boats permitted. EDF hydroelectric reservoir on the Verdon. Same Verdon chain as Castillon and Sainte-Croix.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Quinson under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies on designated night carp sectors.
Required permits & cards: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and/or Var departmental card. Standard CHI reciprocity. Specific inter-prefectoral AP (n°2024-038-004) governs the lake.
Managed by AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Quinson 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 Quinson — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Quinson, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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