Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 49 acres (20 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 49 acres (20 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 582mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts
Formed by damming a river valley in Pyrénées-Orientales, Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts is a small public reservoir covering 20 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Occitanie. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts is 582 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Pyrénées-Orientales
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
49 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
582 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales
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Fish Species at Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts
Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts 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 Villelongue-dels-Monts covers 49 acres (20 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts is approximately 582 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Villelongue-dels-Monts?+
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 des Pyrénées-Orientales).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie
Pyrénées-Orientales 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.
