Gers, Occitanie 62 acres (25 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 517mi from Calais
About Lac de Samatan
Lac de Samatan is a small public reservoir in the Gers 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 Samatan — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Gers.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 517 miles from Calais, Lac de Samatan 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
Gers
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
62 acres (25 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
517 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Samatan
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Lac de Samatan covers 62 acres (25 ha) in Gers, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Samatan?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Samatan?+
Night fishing at Lac de Samatan is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Gers..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Samatan?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Samatan under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Samatan from Calais?+
Lac de Samatan is approximately 517 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Samatan?+
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 Samatan).
Fishing in Gers, Occitanie
Gers 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.
