Lot, Occitanie 86 acres (35 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 430mi from Calais
About Lac du Tolmé
Lac du Tolmé is a small public reservoir in the Lot department of Occitanie, covering 35 hectares (86-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Trout and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac du Tolmé — Day fishing only - night carp not listed. Electric motors permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Lot.. Regarding boats: Electric motors permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 430 miles from Calais, Lac du Tolmé 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.
Department
Lot
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
86 acres (35 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
430 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Lot
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Lac du Tolmé holds carp, pike, perch, bream, trout, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac du Tolmé covers 86 acres (35 ha) in Lot, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Tolmé?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Trout, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Tolmé?+
Night fishing at Lac du Tolmé is permitted. Day fishing only - night carp not listed. Electric motors permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Lot..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Tolmé?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Tolmé under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Tolmé from Calais?+
Lac du Tolmé is approximately 430 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Tolmé?+
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 Lot).
Fishing in Lot, Occitanie
Lot 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.
