Retenue de Puylaurent is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Lozère department of Occitanie, covering 55 hectares (135-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Retenue de Puylaurent is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 454 miles from Calais, Retenue de Puylaurent 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.
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Retenue de Puylaurent holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream, black bass. 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 (AAPPMA Canton de Villefort / FDAAPPMA 48) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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