Gers, Occitanie 12 acres (5 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Saint-Clar
Lac de Saint-Clar is a peaceful lowland lake in the Gers department of Occitanie, nestled in the gently rolling countryside of southwestern France. This accessible water offers anglers a chance to fish in a serene rural setting with good potential for a variety of coarse and freshwater species.
Department
Gers
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
12 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Gers
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Saint-Clar
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Clar is not permitted. Dept 32 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Saint-Clar.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Clar 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 Gers. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Saint-Clar holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, catfish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Saint-Clar — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Gers. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Saint-Clar covers 12 acres (5 ha) in Gers, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Saint-Clar?+
The water holds Common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Saint-Clar?+
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Clar is not permitted. Dept 32 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Saint-Clar?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Clar under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Saint-Clar?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Saint-Clar. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Saint-Clar?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Gers). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Saint-Clar
To fish Lac de Saint-Clar, 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 Gers is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
