Lot, Occitanie Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Saint-Namphaise
Saint-Namphaise is a lowland lake in the Lot department of Occitanie, offering anglers access to classic French coarse fishing in a gentle, rural landscape characteristic of southwestern France. This peaceful water is ideal for both traditional float fishing and modern specimen hunting in a region known for productive, well-managed fisheries.
Department
Lot
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Night Fishing
Unknown
Boats
Unknown
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Lot
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Saint-Namphaise
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Saint-Namphaise under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Lot. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Saint-Namphaise — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Lot. Licences are available online before your trip.
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The water holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, tench, bream, roach, pike, perch, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Saint-Namphaise?+
Night fishing at Saint-Namphaise is subject to local rules. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Saint-Namphaise?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Saint-Namphaise under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Saint-Namphaise?+
Boats are not permitted at Saint-Namphaise. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Saint-Namphaise?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Lot). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Saint-Namphaise
To fish Saint-Namphaise, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Lot is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
