Haute-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 9 acres (4 ha)
Haute-Garonne, Occitanie 9 acres (4 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 511mi from Calais
About Lac François Soula
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Lac François Soula in Haute-Garonne covers 4 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Pike, Perch and Tench.
Lac François Soula operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 511 miles from Calais, Lac François Soula 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
Haute-Garonne
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
9 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
511 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne
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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 (FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac François Soula?+
Lac François Soula covers 9 acres (4 ha) in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac François Soula?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac François Soula?+
Night fishing at Lac François Soula is not permitted. Carpodrome (Day only).
Are bivvies allowed at Lac François Soula?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac François Soula under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac François Soula from Calais?+
Lac François Soula is approximately 511 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac François Soula?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne).
Fishing in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie
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