Estanys de Coma d'Orlú is a tiny, pristine mountain lake in the Pyrénées-Orientales offering intimate bank fishing for trout and pike in stunning alpine scenery — but note this is a 1st Category trout water with no night fishing, so it's not suited to traditional carp anglers. At just 1.2 hectares and 579 miles south of Calais, it's a specialist destination for those targeting brown or rainbow trout and perch from the bank. You'll need a French fishing licence and membership with FDAAPPMA 66 to fish here.
At 579 miles from Calais, Estanys de Coma d'Orlú 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.
Night fishing at Estanys de Coma d'Orlú is not permitted. Night carp is only permitted on specific named venues in Pyrénées-Orientales (Barrage Agly, Raho, Vinça, Escoumes, Rivesaltes, Villelongue). This lake is not on the list — night fishing prohibited. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Estanys de Coma d'Orlú under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Pyrénées-Orientales card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Estanys de Coma d'Orlú holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Estanys de Coma d'Orlú — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Estanys de Coma d'Orlú, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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