Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 4 acres (1 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 4 acres (1 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 575mi from Calais
About Estany de Camporells
Estany de Camporells is a intimate natural lake in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, covering 1 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Estany de Camporells is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Estany de Camporells is 575 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Estany de Camporells?+
Estany de Camporells covers 4 acres (1 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Estany de Camporells?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Estany de Camporells?+
Night fishing at Estany de Camporells is not permitted. Refugio zone.
Are bivvies allowed at Estany de Camporells?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Estany de Camporells under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Estany de Camporells from Calais?+
Estany de Camporells is approximately 575 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Estany de Camporells?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie
Pyrénées-Orientales is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
