LAC DE CHARPAL

Dug in the heart of the king's plateau on the Colagne river, this 190 ha stretch of water is part of a superb landscape of Margeride. The largest no-kill lake in France, it will appeal to fishermen and walkers alike with its landscaped and marked course that goes around it (about 9 km). Open from May 1 to December 31 . Any fish caught in the Charpal reservoir must immediately be returned to the water. The number of captures is set at zero (0) per day and per fisher (“no kill” route). A single line mounted on a rod authorized, equipped with two hooks or three artificial flies at most. Only fishing with artificial lures is authorized. The hooks used must not have a barb in order to facilitate the release of the fish. Fishing is permitted from the shore or from a rowing boat or with an electric motor equipped with gel batteries. Fishing with natural bait is prohibited, in particular fishing with dead fish or live fish is prohibited. Fishermen will respect the boat launching area indicated by signs. Likewise, the movement and parking of motor vehicles must comply with the regulations indicated in the vicinity of the reservoir and specified in article 5 of the prefectural decree n ° 91-0765 of June 21, 1991 fixing the protection perimeters around the road. Charpal's detention. To this end, it is recalled that the access of motor vehicles to the surroundings of the reservoir is prohibited over an area 100 (one hundred) meters wide from the edge of the reservoir to its normal slope (1325.20 m NGF ). The practice of fishing on the Charpal reservoir should not contribute to a degradation of the quality of the water intended for the drinking water supply of the Mende living area.

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