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Lac du Bimont is a substantial 60-hectare Provençal reservoir offering excellent opportunities for carp, pike, perch and zander in a scenic southern French setting—540 miles south of Calais, making it ideal for anglers combining a Provence holiday with quality fishing. Night fishing is permitted, though the venue operates strict no-kill carp regulations, so you'll need to plan accordingly if targeting these fish. Access requires membership with AAPPMA La Gaule du Bimont; contact the local federation (FDAAPPMA 13) in advance to arrange your permit.
At 540 miles from Calais, Lac du Bimont requires a longer journey from the UK, but Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac du Bimont is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Bouches-du-Rhône has 13 designated night carp parcours, all weekend-only (Fri–Mon), year-round. Check peche13.fr/4904-carpe-de-nuit.htm for the full list. Source: peche13.fr/4904-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Bimont under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Bouches-du-Rhône card (CHI).
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule du Bimont / FDAAPPMA 13. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac du Bimont holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — fish to 17kg have been recorded. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
Carp to 17kg+
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du Bimont — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule du Bimont / FDAAPPMA 13. 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 (AAPPMA La Gaule du Bimont / FDAAPPMA 13) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 Bimont, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule du Bimont / FDAAPPMA 13 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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