In the Hérault department of Occitanie, Retenue de Ceyrac is a intimate public water accessible to public fishing. Retenue de Ceyrac holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Retenue de Ceyrac operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Retenue de Ceyrac is 495 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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Retenue de Ceyrac holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 34 / Fédération Pêche Hérault) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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