Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 10 acres (4 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 10 acres (4 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 579mi from Calais
About Estany de Sobirans
Set in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, Estany de Sobirans is a intimate natural lake of 4 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species present include Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Night fishing is not permitted at Estany de Sobirans, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Estany de Sobirans is 579 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 Sobirans?+
Estany de Sobirans covers 10 acres (4 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Estany de Sobirans?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Estany de Sobirans?+
Night fishing at Estany de Sobirans is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Estany de Sobirans?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Estany de Sobirans under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Estany de Sobirans from Calais?+
Estany de Sobirans is approximately 579 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Estany de Sobirans?+
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.
