Villeneuve-de-la-Raho, Lac de, Perpignan
Almost circular, shallow lake not far from the Mediterranean sea, earlier known for the prollific fishing for carp often experienced there. The lake is divided in three by damms, and while swimmers has the small northern part to themselves, anglers and boaters share the bigger southern part of about 220 ha.. The third part is a vildlife reserve.
The fishing is not what it used to be any more - but it is still possible to strike a lucky punch and catch loads of good carp in the 10 - 14 kg stamp. In recent years, bigger fish are more frequent, and fish just below 20 kg are now caught on a regular basis - while 20 kg+ are still rare.
Two stretches are open for nightfishing - one at the local camping site - which can be very busy to say the least - and another one on the southern bank. Virtually noone fish outside these zones - but it can really be worth while, as the carp patrol close to the banks in these areas. Boats are not allowed for positioning the lines - and fishing is only allowed within casting distance. No fishing is allowed in the reserve on the western bank.

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