Lac du Gouyre is a modest 48-hectare reservoir in south-west France offering solid mixed coarse fishing with carp, catfish, pike and tench alongside more specialist species like zander and black bass. Bank fishing only and day-use restrictions mean you'll need to base yourself nearby, but the diverse stock and peaceful setting make it worth a visit when combining trips through Occitanie. You'll need to join the local AAPPMA Gouyre or hold a FDAAPPMA 82 licence before fishing.
At 477 miles from Calais, Lac du Gouyre requires a longer journey from the UK, but Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac du Gouyre is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Tarn-et-Garonne's designated night carp sites include specific river sections (Garonne, Tarn, Canal de Montech) and a small number of designated plans d'eau. Check pechetarnetgaronne.fr/trouver-mon-site-de-peche/ for the full list. Source: pechetarnetgaronne.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Gouyre under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Tarn-et-Garonne card (CHI).
Managed by AAPPMA Gouyre / FDAAPPMA 82. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Gouyre 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 Gouyre — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Gouyre / FDAAPPMA 82. 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 Gouyre / FDAAPPMA 82) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac du Gouyre, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Gouyre / FDAAPPMA 82 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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