Lac du Crès is an 80-hectare natural lake in Hérault offering solid mixed fishing with healthy populations of carp, pike, zander, and catfish—ideal if you want variety alongside your carp sessions. Night carp fishing is permitted (confirm exact rules with AAPPMA de l'Hérault), and boats are allowed, giving you flexibility to explore the deeper features. Located 512 miles south of Calais in the Occitanie region, it's a longer haul but rewards the journey with less crowded UK-style fishing.
Licence required; contact AAPPMA de l'Hérault for current night fishing permissions and any access requirements.
Night fishing at Lac du Crès is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Hérault is authorised bank-only on designated plans d'eau. Season: 1 January–23 April and 1 June–31 December (excluded during brochet protection period). Check current authorised sites at pecheherault.com/reglementations/deuxieme-categorie before fishing at night. Source: pecheherault.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Crès under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de l'Hérault. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Crès holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, catfish. 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 Crès — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de l'Hérault. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac du Crès, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de l'Hérault is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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