Tarn-et-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 106 acres (43 ha)
Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie 106 acres (43 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 479mi from Calais
About Lac Gariès
Lac Gariès is a small public reservoir in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of Occitanie, covering 43 hectares (106-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac Gariès — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Tarn-et-Garonne.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac Gariès is 479 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Tarn-et-Garonne
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
106 acres (43 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
479 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Tarn-et-Garonne
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Lac Gariès covers 106 acres (43 ha) in Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Gariès?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Gariès?+
Night fishing at Lac Gariès is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA du Tarn-et-Garonne..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac Gariès?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Gariès under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac Gariès from Calais?+
Lac Gariès is approximately 479 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Gariès?+
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 Tarn-et-Garonne).
Fishing in Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie
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