Hérault, Occitanie 198 acres (80 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 512mi from Calais
About Lac du Crès
Lac du Crès is a medium-sized natural lake in Hérault, Occitanie, covering 80 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Catfish, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac du Crès — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Hérault.. Regarding boats: Yes — boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac du Crès is 512 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.
Department
Hérault
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
198 acres (80 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
512 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Hérault
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Lac du Crès holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, catfish. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac du Crès covers 198 acres (80 ha) in Hérault, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Crès?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream, Catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Crès?+
Night fishing at Lac du Crès is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Hérault..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Crès?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Crès under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Crès from Calais?+
Lac du Crès is approximately 512 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Crès?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de l'Hérault).
Fishing in Hérault, Occitanie
Hérault is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
