Formed by damming a river valley in Lozère, Lac du Barrage de Lanau is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 165 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Occitanie. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream and Black Bass — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac du Barrage de Lanau is allowed: Cantal rules apply. Regarding boats: Petrol & Electric. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac du Barrage de Lanau is 421 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 du Barrage de Lanau holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 (AAPPMA Mende / FDAAPPMA 48) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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