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.
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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.
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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