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Plan d'eau de Brugales is a compact 22-hectare natural lake in Lot offering genuine night-fishing opportunities for carp, pike, perch and bream—a rare find in southern France that rewards bank anglers with peaceful, uncrowded conditions. Set 456 miles south of Calais in the Occitanie region, this intimate venue suits anglers seeking escape from busier French waters, with productive margins and natural features ideal for stalking or static rigs. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA du Lot membership; confirm night-fishing permission directly with the local association before your trip.
At 456 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau de Brugales requires a longer journey from the UK, but Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Brugales is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Lot requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche46.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche46.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Brugales under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Lot. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'eau de Brugales 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 Plan d'eau de Brugales — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Lot. 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 Plan d'eau de Brugales, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Lot is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Lot is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Lot or explore all of Occitanie.
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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