Lac du Joncas, Gard
This intimate 2.6-hectare natural lake in sunny Occitanie offers day-only bank fishing for pike, perch and tench in a peaceful setting — ideal if you're seeking a quieter alternative to busier French venues. Located 485 miles south of Calais, it's a rewarding detour for UK anglers willing to travel deeper into France for underpressured fishing. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA card from the local Fédération Pêche Gard (Gard angling federation) to fish here.
Night fishing at Lac du Joncas is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Gard's designated night carp sites are mainly river sections (Rhône, Cèze, Vidourle) plus Lac de Sautebraut (Bellegarde) and Plan d'eau n°4 de Vergèze. This lake is not among them. Source: pechegard.com/parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Joncas under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 30 / Fédération Pêche Gard. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Joncas holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du Joncas — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 30 / Fédération Pêche Gard. 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 30 / Fédération Pêche Gard) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac du Joncas, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 30 / Fédération Pêche Gard is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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