The 58-acre reservoir of Lac des Montagnès sits within the Aude department of Occitanie, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Lac des Montagnès holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac des Montagnès operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac des Montagnès is 518 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac des Montagnès 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 11 / Fédération Pêche Aude) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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