Lot, Occitanie 168 acres (68 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 447mi from Calais
About Lac du Barrage de Cajarc
Lac du Barrage de Cajarc is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Lot department of Occitanie, covering 68 hectares (168-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac du Barrage de Cajarc — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Lot.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 447 miles from Calais, Lac du Barrage de Cajarc 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.
Department
Lot
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
168 acres (68 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
447 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Lot
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Lot and across all of France.
Lac du Barrage de Cajarc holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
Full details available to PiscaMaps members
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Lac du Barrage de Cajarc and over 4,000 French venues.
Lac du Barrage de Cajarc covers 168 acres (68 ha) in Lot, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Barrage de Cajarc?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Barrage de Cajarc?+
Night fishing at Lac du Barrage de Cajarc is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Lot..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Barrage de Cajarc?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Barrage de Cajarc under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Barrage de Cajarc from Calais?+
Lac du Barrage de Cajarc is approximately 447 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Barrage de Cajarc?+
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 (AAPPMA du Lot).
Fishing in Lot, Occitanie
Lot 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.
