Réservoir de Fourrogue is a compact 31-hectare reservoir in Gers offering solid carp potential in a peaceful, relatively remote setting—ideal if you're seeking quieter French waters away from the crowds. Night fishing is permitted, making it a proper carp destination, though you'll be bank fishing only with no boat access. Before your trip, contact AAPPMA du Gers to confirm night fishing arrangements and obtain your mandatory French fishing licence.
At 496 miles from Calais, Réservoir de Fourrogue 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 Réservoir de Fourrogue is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Gers night carp is only permitted on specifically designated venues (Lac de l'Uby, Lac de Miélan, Lac de Candau, Lac de l'Astarac, Lac de Fleurance, Lac de Lupiac, Carpodrome de Galiax, Lac de Montréal, and river sections of the Baïse). Source: gers-peche.fr (guide 2024 + arrêté annexe 2) Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Réservoir de Fourrogue under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Gers. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Réservoir de Fourrogue holds carp, pike, perch, bream. 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 Réservoir de Fourrogue — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Gers. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Réservoir de Fourrogue, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Gers is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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