This 42-hectare Hérault reservoir offers solid mixed fishing with healthy populations of carp, catfish and pike in a peaceful Occitanie setting, roughly 520 miles south of Calais. Day fishing only and electric motors permitted, making it ideal for a relaxed southern France trip without the intensity of night sessions. You'll need to join the local AAPPMA Vidourle or hold a French fishing licence to access the water.
At 523 miles from Calais, Plan d'Eau du Vidourle 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 du Vidourle is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Hérault is authorised bank-only on designated plans d'eau. Season: 1 January–23 April and 1 June–31 December (excluded during brochet protection period). Check current authorised sites at pecheherault.com/reglementations/deuxieme-categorie before fishing at night. Source: pecheherault.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau du Vidourle under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Vidourle / FDAAPPMA 34. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau du Vidourle holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 Vidourle — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Vidourle / FDAAPPMA 34. 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 Vidourle / FDAAPPMA 34) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Plan d'Eau du Vidourle, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Vidourle / FDAAPPMA 34 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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