Nightfishing   YES. Lake used for night fishing all year round across its whole surface
Max depth      45 m/150 feet

Surface area   263 ha (657 acres)

Boat                 Allowed, not specified

Baitboat          Allowed, not specified

 

Other info :

* Lake with an international reputation for carp fishing discovered by Jo Nivers and later by Henri Limouzin, Rod Hutchison, Didier Cottin and Georges Cortay…

* First dammed lake on the Lot

* Little daily change in water level

* Gorge lake (very steep sides)

* Subject to very significant flood water that impacts on fishing

* Upstream section of the lake is easily accessible and downstream is steep sided

* Track suitable for motor vehicles around the lake but its proximity to the lake varies

* Three sections are open all year for night fishing

* High density of carpMajority are common carp (average weight 12 kg/26 lbs and up to 25 kg/55 lbs)

* About 10% are mirror carp (fish of over 25 kg/55 lbs)

* Fishing is usually done close to the banks of near the bed of the river Lot

* Local bylaws are in place on the lake (see signs situated on the slipways)

* Warning, temporary reserve zone in spring where all fishing is forbidden, day and night