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Lac du Tordre is a sprawling 68-hectare reservoir in south-west France offering excellent mixed fishing with solid populations of carp, catfish and pike — perfect for a varied trip beyond the northern lakes. Day fishing only and bank access means you'll need to plan your sessions carefully, but the sheer size of the water gives plenty of room to explore different swims. You'll need to purchase a local AAPPMA licence and check with Tordre AAPPMA before your visit, as this is a managed water worth the 480-mile journey from Calais if you want something different from the crowded commercial circuit.
Night fishing at Lac du Tordre is authorised under Tarn-et-Garonne regulations. Night carp likely confirmed — Castelsarrasin lake area. Year-round. Vegetable baits only. Boat (no thermal motor). Immediate release. Source: pechetarnetgaronne.fr/trouver-mon-site-de-peche/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Tordre under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Tarn-et-Garonne card (CHI).
Managed by AAPPMA Tordre / FDAAPPMA 82. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac du Tordre holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, 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 Tordre — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Tordre / FDAAPPMA 82. 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 Tordre / FDAAPPMA 82) 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 Tordre, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Tordre / FDAAPPMA 82 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac du Tordre — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Tordre / FDAAPPMA 82 before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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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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