Gers, Occitanie 49 acres (20 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 505mi from Calais
About Lac du Houga
Lac du Houga is a small public reservoir in the Gers department of Occitanie, covering 20 hectares (49-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac du Houga — Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Gers.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac du Houga is 505 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
Gers
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
49 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
505 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Gers
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Lac du Houga covers 49 acres (20 ha) in Gers, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Houga?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Houga?+
Night fishing at Lac du Houga is permitted. Night carp permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Gers..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Houga?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Houga under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Houga from Calais?+
Lac du Houga is approximately 505 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Houga?+
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 du Gers).
Fishing in Gers, Occitanie
Gers 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.
