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This 30-hectare Provençal reservoir offers solid carp and bream fishing in a scenic southern setting, with the added bonus of permitted night carp sessions—ideal if you're basing yourself in the Var region. Bank fishing only, so you'll need to work the margins and shallows rather than reaching distant features, but the intimate size makes it manageable and can hold decent-sized commons and mirrors. Note: you'll need a Var AAPPMA day ticket or annual licence before fishing—pick one up locally or confirm with the local AAPPMA du Var office.
At 558 miles from Calais, Lacs de l'Endre et de la Rimade requires a longer journey from the UK, but Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lacs de l'Endre et de la Rimade is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Var requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check current authorised sites at pechevar.fr before fishing at night. Source: pechevar.fr
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lacs de l'Endre et de la Rimade.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lacs de l'Endre et de la Rimade under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Var. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lacs de l'Endre et de la Rimade holds carp, pike, perch, bream. 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 Lacs de l'Endre et de la Rimade — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Var. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Lacs de l'Endre et de la Rimade, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Var is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Var is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Var or explore all of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
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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