Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 3 acres (1 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 589mi from Calais
About Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 1 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern 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 589 miles from Calais, Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern 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 Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern?+
Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern?+
Night fishing at Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern is not permitted. Remote / High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern from Calais?+
Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern is approximately 589 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Estanys de la Coma de l'Infern?+
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.
