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Étang d'Aureilhan is a compact natural lake in the Landes offering intimate pike and tench fishing in a peaceful setting—ideal if you're seeking a quieter alternative to busier French venues. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, and electric-motor boats are allowed, giving you flexibility to explore the 2.2-hectare water. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA; contact FDAAPPMA 40 for permit details before your trip.
Étang d'Aureilhan is 487 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Étang d'Aureilhan is authorised under Landes regulations. Night carp confirmed — AAPPMA Mimizan, two marked linear bank sections. Season: 1 January–31 December 2026. Bank/bankside fishing only. Vegetable baits/boilies only (no maggots, worms, live/dead fish). Immediate release — no keep-sack. No fires. Shelter (neutral colour, portable) permitted for fishing only. Source: peche-landes.com (Arrêté DDTM/SPEMA/2025/1461)
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang d'Aureilhan under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Landes card. Navigation tax.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 40 / AAPPMA locale. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang d'Aureilhan holds pike, perch, tench. 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 Étang d'Aureilhan — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 40 / AAPPMA locale. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 40 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Étang d'Aureilhan, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 40 / AAPPMA locale is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang d'Aureilhan — always check the current rules with FDAAPPMA 40 / AAPPMA locale before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Landes is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Landes or explore all of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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