Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 11 acres (4 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 11 acres (4 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 570mi from Calais
About Étang Bleu
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Étang Bleu in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 4 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Pike, Perch and Tench.
Étang Bleu 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.
Étang Bleu is 570 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 Étang Bleu?+
Étang Bleu covers 11 acres (4 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang Bleu?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang Bleu?+
Night fishing at Étang Bleu is not permitted. 8 fish limit.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang Bleu?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang Bleu under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang Bleu from Calais?+
Étang Bleu is approximately 570 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang Bleu?+
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.
