Les Cuvettes is a vast 389-hectare reservoir in Provence offering excellent daytime carp fishing across shallow bays and deeper channels, with healthy populations of carp alongside pike, zander and bream to keep things interesting. Located 540 miles south of Calais, this is a serious destination for UK anglers seeking a longer French adventure in the Mediterranean climate. Bank fishing only with no night fishing permitted—plan your sessions around daylight hours. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership for Bouches-du-Rhône (contact FDAAPPMA 13 for permit details).
At 540 miles from Calais, les Cuvettes 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 les Cuvettes is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Bouches-du-Rhône has 13 designated night carp parcours, all weekend-only (Fri–Mon), year-round. Check peche13.fr/4904-carpe-de-nuit.htm for the full list. Source: peche13.fr/4904-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat rules at les Cuvettes are unconfirmed — verify with the local AAPPMA. Industrial/coastal area — verify locally.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at les Cuvettes.
Required permits & cards: Verify local access rules.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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les Cuvettes holds carp, pike, perch, zander, 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 Cuvettes — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. 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 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish les Cuvettes, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 13 / Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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