Marais de Pont de Gau is a shallow wetland lake in the heart of the Camargue region, characterized by brackish waters and extensive reed beds that create a unique fishing environment. This lowland water in Provence offers opportunities to pursue species adapted to its distinctive deltaic ecosystem near the Rhône estuary.
Night fishing at Marais de Pont de Gau is authorised under Bouches-du-Rhône regulations. Night fishing for carp authorized Friday evening to Monday morning year-round. Only plant-based baits allowed.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Marais de Pont de Gau under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Marais de Pont de Gau holds pike, perch, roach, rudd, carp, tench, eel, mullet.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Marais de Pont de Gau — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Marais de Pont de Gau, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Marais de Pont de Gau — always check the current rules with Fédération de Pêche Bouches-du-Rhône before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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