Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 15 acres (6 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 15 acres (6 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 579mi from Calais
About Estany del Castellar
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Estany del Castellar in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 6 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 del Castellar 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 579 miles from Calais, Estany del Castellar 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 del Castellar?+
Estany del Castellar covers 15 acres (6 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Estany del Castellar?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Estany del Castellar?+
Night fishing at Estany del Castellar is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Estany del Castellar?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Estany del Castellar under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Estany del Castellar from Calais?+
Estany del Castellar is approximately 579 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Estany del Castellar?+
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.
