Lac Mondely is a pristine 49-hectare natural lake in the Ariège foothills offering quality carp and pike fishing in a tranquil, unspoilt setting—ideal if you're seeking a quiet alternative to busier French venues. Night carp fishing is permitted, giving you flexibility for extended sessions in this scenic Occitanie location, though you'll be working from the bank only. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA de l'Ariège; note the venue sits 558 miles south of Calais, so plan accordingly for this deeper-south expedition.
Lac Mondely is 558 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.
Night fishing at Lac Mondely is authorised under Ariège regulations. Night carp confirmed — Lac de Mondély is authorised by prefectoral order. Zone: entire lake. Year-round. Note: max line distance 100m. No boat/float tube at night; no engine permitted (no craft authorised on Mondély at all). Year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec). No-kill mandatory — all captures to be released immediately. Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing (max 200m line on Montbel; max 100m on Mondély). Luminous marker required at night. Bivouac/camping: permitted up to 6 consecutive nights max (July–Aug: bivouac only, tent must be struck by 9h). Fishing from boat or float tube at night prohibited. Source: peche-ariege.com/connaitre-la-reglementation/ (Arrêté 22-02-2023 consolidated 13-03-2026)
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac Mondely under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de l'Ariège. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac Mondely holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. 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 Mondely — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de l'Ariège. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac Mondely, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de l'Ariège is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac Mondely — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de l'Ariège before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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