Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 6 acres (2 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 6 acres (2 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 577mi from Calais
About Estany de la Llosa
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Estany de la Llosa in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 2 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Estany de la Llosa operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 577 miles from Calais, Estany de la Llosa 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 la Llosa?+
Estany de la Llosa covers 6 acres (2 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Estany de la Llosa?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Estany de la Llosa?+
Night fishing at Estany de la Llosa is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Estany de la Llosa?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Estany de la Llosa under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Estany de la Llosa from Calais?+
Estany de la Llosa is approximately 577 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Estany de la Llosa?+
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.
