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Lac des Bouzigues is a compact 12-hectare reservoir in Occitanie offering solid carp fishing alongside pike and tench, perfect for a focused bank-fishing break away from busier venues. Day fishing only means you'll need to plan your sessions carefully, though the intimate size and healthy stock make it rewarding for dedicated anglers. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact FDAAPPMA 82); bank access is straightforward but always check conditions before travelling this 476-mile journey from Calais.
Night fishing at Lac des Bouzigues is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Tarn-et-Garonne's designated night carp sites include specific river sections (Garonne, Tarn, Canal de Montech) and a small number of designated plans d'eau. Check pechetarnetgaronne.fr/trouver-mon-site-de-peche/ for the full list. Source: pechetarnetgaronne.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Bouzigues under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Tarn-et-Garonne card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac des Bouzigues holds carp, pike, perch, tench, 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 des Bouzigues — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne. 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 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne) 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 des Bouzigues, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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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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