Many lakes
The large dam lakes are quite numerous on the territory. Most of them are located in the north of the department and contain good fish populations for all fishing lovers. It is possible to fish in all the Var with an inter-federal permit. Thermal engines are forbidden on all the lakes of the department. Kayak or float-tube fishing is authorized on the large lakes.
The lake of Sainte-Croix
The lake of Sainte-Croix is without doubt the most famous of the lakes of the Var. With its 2200 hectares, this dam lake was built at the entrance of the famous Gorges du Verdon. It allows the angler to find his happiness as well as the angler with the lure or the carpist. As for the lure fishermen, they can track pike or lake trout from the shore or from a boat on emerald green waters.
The lake of Quinson
In the immediate vicinity of the lake of Sainte-Croix, is the lake of Quinson. A lake which extends over more than 10 kilometers long. A lake characterized by the presence of narrow and wild gorges for the greatest pleasure of the eyes. All the freshwater carnivores except the pike-perch can be caught on this lake.
The lake of Esparron
The lake of Esparron/Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier is a dam lake of more than 350 hectares. Nestled in the southern part of the Verdon, large rainbow trout thrive here. You can also fish for pike, zander, perch and many species of white fish. It is also possible to fish for whitefish on this lake. The lake has a depth of about 50 meters in front of the dam.
The lake of Carcès
The lake of Carcès also known as the lake of Sainte Suzane is a lake where access is easy. On nearly 99 hectares, it is possible to fish for white fish with lure as well as for carnivorous fish. There is also a nice population of carp. The maximum depth of the lake is barely 20 meters near the dam.
The lake of Saint-Cassien
The lake of Saint-Cassien is located in the south-east of the department in the Pays de Fayence. Passionate fishermen come from all over Europe to fish for majestic carp. In addition to carp, it is possible to fish for beautiful predators. Perch, pike-perch, black-bass and pike populate this lake of nearly 450 hectares.
Good to know
In summer, the large lakes where swimming is permitted will be crowded during the day. However, they will still be open for swimming in the early morning or at the end of the day. In the whole department of Var, the catching of carnivorous fish (black-bass, pike-perch, pike) is limited to three fish of which two pikes maximum. Don't forget to ask about the specific regulations for each lake.
