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Lac du Moulinet is a compact 14-hectare reservoir in the Lozère hills offering quality carp fishing in a peaceful, scenic setting—ideal if you're seeking an off-the-beaten-path alternative to busier French venues. Bank fishing only with day-use restrictions means early starts and planned sessions, but the intimate size and mixed stock (carp, pike, tench and black bass) make it a rewarding spot for exploratory angling. This is a serious drive south from Calais (441 miles), so best combined with a longer trip; you'll need a valid AAPPMA day ticket or annual licence from the local Mende association.
Night fishing at Lac du Moulinet is not permitted. Night carp is not authorised in Lozère. The department is dominated by salmonid and mountain waters. No 2nd category night carp parcours confirmed. Verify with lozerepeche.com. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Moulinet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Mende / FDAAPPMA 48. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac du Moulinet holds carp, pike, perch, tench, 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 Moulinet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Mende / FDAAPPMA 48. 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 Mende / FDAAPPMA 48) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac du Moulinet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Mende / FDAAPPMA 48 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Lozère is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Lozère or explore all of Occitanie.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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