Ariège, Occitanie 37 acres (15 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 537mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre
Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre is a small natural lake in Ariège, Occitanie, covering 15 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Ariège.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 537 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre 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
Ariège
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
37 acres (15 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
537 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Ariège
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Fish Species at Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre
Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre holds carp, pike, perch, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre covers 37 acres (15 ha) in Ariège, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Ariège..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre is approximately 537 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Sainte-Croix-Volvestre?+
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 de l'Ariège).
Fishing in Ariège, Occitanie
Ariège 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.
