Lot, Occitanie 47 acres (19 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 450mi from Calais
About Lac du Tropicana
Set in the Lot department of Occitanie, Lac du Tropicana is a small natural lake of 19 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac du Tropicana is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Lot.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 450 miles from Calais, Lac du Tropicana 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
Lake
Size
47 acres (19 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
450 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Lot
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Lac du Tropicana covers 47 acres (19 ha) in Lot, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Tropicana?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Tropicana?+
Night fishing at Lac du Tropicana is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Lot..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Tropicana?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Tropicana under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Tropicana from Calais?+
Lac du Tropicana is approximately 450 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Tropicana?+
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.
