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Lac de Rouffiac is a compact 38-hectare Périgord reservoir offering quality carp alongside catfish and pike in a scenic Dordogne setting, roughly 385 miles south of Calais. Day fishing only (no night sessions), but electric boats are permitted for exploring deeper areas where carp tend to congregate in this relatively intimate venue. You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket or season pass from FDAAPPMA 24 — pick one up locally or in advance to avoid disappointment.
At 384 miles from Calais, Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Dordogne requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche-dordogne.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche-dordogne.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Dordogne departmental card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 24 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Rouffiac en Périgord — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 24 / AAPPMA locale. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 24 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 24 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord is 384 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Dordogne is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Dordogne or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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