Les Boues Rouges is a modest 42-hectare southern French reservoir offering mixed coarse fishing with solid populations of carp, catfish, pike and zander — ideal if you're exploring beyond the classic northern venues. Day-only bank fishing keeps things peaceful and manageable, though the 478-mile distance from Calais makes this best combined with other Occitanie stops rather than a standalone trip. You'll need a fishing licence and AAPPMA permit from Fédération Pêche Gard (FDAAPPMA 30) before casting.
Night fishing at les Boues Rouges is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Gard's designated night carp sites are mainly river sections (Rhône, Cèze, Vidourle) plus Lac de Sautebraut (Bellegarde) and Plan d'eau n°4 de Vergèze. This lake is not among them. Source: pechegard.com/parcours-carpe-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at les Boues Rouges.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at les Boues Rouges.
Required permits & cards: Not a standard public fishing venue.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 30 / Fédération Pêche Gard. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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les Boues Rouges holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. 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 les Boues Rouges — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 30 / Fédération Pêche Gard. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 30 / Fédération Pêche Gard) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish les Boues Rouges, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 30 / Fédération Pêche Gard is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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