Retenue des Aygues Vives is a compact 10-hectare reservoir in rural Gers offering solid carp, pike and tench fishing in a quieter, less-pressured setting than popular northern venues—ideal if you're seeking an off-the-beaten-path Occitanie trip around 530 miles south of Calais. Day fishing only, with bank access throughout, making it well-suited to exploratory sessions rather than overnight campaigns. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership card (obtainable locally through Fédération Pêche Gers) to fish legally.
At 530 miles from Calais, Retenue des Aygues Vives 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 des Aygues Vives 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 Retenue des Aygues Vives under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue des Aygues Vives holds carp, pike, perch, tench, 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 des Aygues Vives — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers. 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 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Retenue des Aygues Vives, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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