Lac du Causse is a 75-hectare reservoir in Corrèze offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike and zander in a scenic south-central French setting, around 405 miles from Calais. Day fishing only, with electric boats permitted for exploring this medium-sized water. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and to contact the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 19) before your trip to confirm access and current conditions.
Night fishing at Lac du Causse is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Corrèze's 13 designated night carp venues (2nd Sat March–31 Dec) are specific named reservoirs — this lake is not among them. Source: peche19.fr/ou-pecher/les-parcours-specifiques/les-parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac du Causse. Boats permitted. Navigation regulated.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Causse under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Corrèze departmental card (CHI). Verify current rules at peche19.fr (seasonal winter reserve AP).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Causse holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Causse — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale. 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 (FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac du Causse, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 19 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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