Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 10 acres (4 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 10 acres (4 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 578mi from Calais
About Estany de l'Esparver
Estany de l'Esparver is a intimate natural lake in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, covering 4 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Estany de l'Esparver is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 578 miles from Calais, Estany de l'Esparver requires a longer journey from the UK, but Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — rewards the trip.
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 l'Esparver?+
Estany de l'Esparver covers 10 acres (4 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Estany de l'Esparver?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Estany de l'Esparver?+
Night fishing at Estany de l'Esparver is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Estany de l'Esparver?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Estany de l'Esparver under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Estany de l'Esparver from Calais?+
Estany de l'Esparver is approximately 578 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Estany de l'Esparver?+
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.
