Lozère, Occitanie 5 acres (2 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 444mi from Calais
About Lac des Picades
Lac des Picades is a intimate natural lake in Lozère, Occitanie, covering 2 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac des Picades is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac des Picades is 444 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.
Department
Lozère
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
5 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
444 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 48 / Fédération Pêche Lozère
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 48 / Fédération Pêche Lozère) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac des Picades?+
Lac des Picades covers 5 acres (2 ha) in Lozère, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Picades?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Picades?+
Night fishing at Lac des Picades is not permitted. Day only (Salmonids).
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Picades?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Picades under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac des Picades from Calais?+
Lac des Picades is approximately 444 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Picades?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 48 / Fédération Pêche Lozère).
Fishing in Lozère, Occitanie
Lozère 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.
