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This 68-hectare reservoir in the Lot valley offers solid carp fishing alongside pike, zander and bream, with the added bonus of permitted night sessions for targeting larger fish. At 447 miles from Calais, it's a serious road trip, but the boat access and relatively underpressured waters make it worthwhile for committed UK anglers seeking something different from the well-trodden circuit. You'll need an AAPPMA du Lot licence and should confirm night fishing arrangements directly with them before your trip.
Night fishing at Lac du Barrage de Cajarc is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Lot requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche46.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche46.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Barrage de Cajarc under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Lot. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac du Barrage de Cajarc holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream. 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 du Barrage de Cajarc — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Lot. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac du Barrage de Cajarc, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Lot is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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