Lac des Moines is a small public reservoir in the Lozère department of Occitanie, covering 23 hectares (58-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac des Moines is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 441 miles from Calais, Lac des Moines 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.
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Lac des Moines holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, 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 48 / Fédération Pêche Lozère) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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