Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 24 acres (10 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 24 acres (10 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Els Baixos
Els Baixos is a lowland lake in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, offering accessible fishing in the warm southern French plains. This water provides excellent opportunities for anglers seeking both coarse and warm-water species in a Mediterranean-influenced climate.
Department
Pyrénées-Orientales
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
24 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Els Baixos
Night fishing at Els Baixos is not permitted. Dept 66 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Els Baixos.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Els Baixos 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 Pyrénées-Orientales. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Els Baixos holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, catfish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Els Baixos — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Els Baixos covers 24 acres (10 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Els Baixos?+
The water holds carp, pike, perch, roach, bream, tench, catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Els Baixos?+
Night fishing at Els Baixos is not permitted. Dept 66 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Els Baixos?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Els Baixos 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 Els Baixos?+
Boats are not permitted at Els Baixos. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Els Baixos?+
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 Pyrénées-Orientales). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Els Baixos
To fish Els Baixos, 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 Pyrénées-Orientales is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
