Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 29 acres (12 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 29 acres (12 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 580mi from Calais
About Estany Llat
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Estany Llat in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 12 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Estany Llat 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.
Estany Llat is 580 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 Llat?+
Estany Llat covers 29 acres (12 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Estany Llat?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Estany Llat?+
Night fishing at Estany Llat is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Estany Llat?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Estany Llat under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Estany Llat from Calais?+
Estany Llat is approximately 580 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Estany Llat?+
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.
