Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 9 acres (4 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 9 acres (4 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Barage d'Ossoue
Barage d'Ossoue is a pristine high-altitude reservoir nestled in the Pyrenees mountains of the Hautes-Pyrénées, offering classic alpine trout fishing in a stunning glacial setting. This remote mountain water provides excellent opportunities for brown trout and rainbow trout in crystal-clear conditions, surrounded by dramatic peaks and unspoiled wilderness.
Department
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
9 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Barage d'Ossoue
Night fishing at Barage d'Ossoue is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Barage d'Ossoue 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 Hautes-Pyrénées. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Barage d'Ossoue holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Barage d'Ossoue — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Barage d'Ossoue covers 9 acres (4 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Barage d'Ossoue?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Barage d'Ossoue?+
Night fishing at Barage d'Ossoue is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Barage d'Ossoue?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Barage d'Ossoue 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 Barage d'Ossoue?+
Boats are not permitted at Barage d'Ossoue. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Barage d'Ossoue?+
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 Hautes-Pyrénées). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Barage d'Ossoue
To fish Barage d'Ossoue, 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 Hautes-Pyrénées is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
