Formed by damming a river valley in Hérault, Lac du Salagou is a large public reservoir covering 708 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Occitanie. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream and Black Bass — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac du Salagou is allowed: June 1 to late April. Regarding boats: Electric motors only (Petrol Banned). Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 509 miles from Calais, Lac du Salagou 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.
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Lac du Salagou holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 Clermont-l'Hérault / FDAAPPMA 34) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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