Gers, Occitanie 47 acres (19 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 530mi from Calais
About Retenue du Petit Lées
Retenue du Petit Lées is a small public reservoir in the Gers department of Occitanie, covering 19 hectares (47-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Retenue du Petit Lées is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Retenue du Petit Lées is 530 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.
Department
Gers
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
47 acres (19 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
530 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers
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Retenue du Petit Lées holds carp, pike, perch, 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 (FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Retenue du Petit Lées?+
Retenue du Petit Lées covers 47 acres (19 ha) in Gers, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue du Petit Lées?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue du Petit Lées?+
Night fishing at Retenue du Petit Lées is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue du Petit Lées?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue du Petit Lées under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue du Petit Lées from Calais?+
Retenue du Petit Lées is approximately 530 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue du Petit Lées?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 32 / Fédération Pêche Gers).
Fishing in Gers, Occitanie
Gers is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
