Étang d'Aureilhan is a intimate natural lake in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 2 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang d'Aureilhan — (Main Aureilhan night zones). Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
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.
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Étang d'Aureilhan holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue.
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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.
Landes is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
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