The 390-acre reservoir of Réservoir d'Avène sits within the Hérault department of Occitanie, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Réservoir d'Avène operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: No motors (Rowing/Float-tube). Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Réservoir d'Avène is 499 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.
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Réservoir d'Avène holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike, black bass. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Avène / FDAAPPMA 34) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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