Lot, Occitanie 30 acres (12 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 415mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de Mézels
Plan d'eau de Mézels is a small natural lake in Lot, Occitanie, covering 12 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'eau de Mézels — Night carp permitted in designated sector (250m rive gauche). Electric motors permitted. Confirmed in Lot night fishing list.. Regarding boats: Electric motors permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 415 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau de Mézels 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.
Department
Lot
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
30 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
415 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Lot
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Plan d'eau de Mézels holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Plan d'eau de Mézels covers 30 acres (12 ha) in Lot, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Mézels?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Mézels?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Mézels is permitted. Night carp permitted in designated sector (250m rive gauche). Electric motors permitted. Confirmed in Lot night fishing list..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Mézels?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Mézels under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de Mézels from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de Mézels is approximately 415 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Mézels?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA du Lot).
Fishing in Lot, Occitanie
Lot is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
