Les Pointes is a 102-hectare Provençal reservoir offering solid carp fishing alongside pike, zander and tench in a scenic southern setting—perfect if you're combining a fishing trip with Mediterranean sunshine. Day fishing only and strictly bank-based, so plan your sessions accordingly around the southern light hours. You'll need to contact FDAAPPMA 13 (Fédération Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône) for a day ticket or AAPPMA permit before fishing.
les Pointes is 541 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at les Pointes 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 access is restricted at les Pointes.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at les Pointes.
Required permits & cards: Not a standard public freshwater fishing venue.
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 Pointes holds carp, 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 Pointes — 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 Pointes, 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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