Lac des Montagnès is a compact 23-hectare reservoir in Aude offering solid mixed fishing with healthy carp and catfish populations alongside pike and tench—ideal if you want variety without the crowds of larger venues. Bank fishing only and strictly day-fishing means early starts, but the scenic Occitanie setting rewards patient anglers targeting the deeper zones. You'll need a permit from FDAAPPMA 11 (Aude federation); it's roughly 520 miles from Calais, so best combined with other regional waters.
Night fishing at Lac des Montagnès is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Aude requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check fedepeche11.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: fedepeche11.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Montagnès under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 11 / Fédération Pêche Aude. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Montagnès holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream, 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 Montagnès — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 11 / Fédération Pêche Aude. 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 11 / Fédération Pêche Aude) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac des Montagnès, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 11 / Fédération Pêche Aude is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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