Retenue de Bouillac-Lagraulet is a compact 43-hectare reservoir in south-west France offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish, pike and tench in a quiet, bank-accessible setting – ideal if you want to escape the pressures of heavily-trafficked waters. Day fishing only, so you'll need to plan sessions around daylight hours, though the diverse species mix means there's plenty of variety to keep you engaged. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and to check current access details with FDAAPPMA 82 (Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne) before your trip.
At 495 miles from Calais, Retenue de Bouillac-Lagraulet 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 Retenue de Bouillac-Lagraulet is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this lake. Tarn-et-Garonne's designated night carp sites include specific river sections (Garonne, Tarn, Canal de Montech) and a small number of designated plans d'eau. Check pechetarnetgaronne.fr/trouver-mon-site-de-peche/ for the full list. Source: pechetarnetgaronne.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue de Bouillac-Lagraulet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Tarn-et-Garonne card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue de Bouillac-Lagraulet 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 Retenue de Bouillac-Lagraulet — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne. 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 (FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Retenue de Bouillac-Lagraulet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 82 / Fédération Pêche Tarn-et-Garonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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