Formed by damming a river valley in Dordogne, Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord is a small public reservoir covering 38 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream and Black Bass — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
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.
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Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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.
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