Plan d'Eau du Val de Lenne is a compact 15-hectare reservoir in Aveyron's Lévézou region, offering day-session-only bank fishing for carp, tench, bream and pike in a peaceful southern French setting—roughly 462 miles from Calais, making it ideal for anglers combining it with other Occitanie venues. The intimate size means less crowded swims and good fish density, though you'll need to work the margins and shallows rather than expect distance casting. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must register with the local AAPPMA Lévézou-Truyère; contact FDAAPPMA 12 beforehand to confirm access and any day-ticket arrangements.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau du Val de Lenne is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Aveyron requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check pecheaveyron.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: pecheaveyron.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau du Val de Lenne under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Lévézou-Truyère / FDAAPPMA 12. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau du Val de Lenne holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. 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 du Val de Lenne — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lévézou-Truyère / FDAAPPMA 12. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Lévézou-Truyère / FDAAPPMA 12) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau du Val de Lenne, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lévézou-Truyère / FDAAPPMA 12 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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