This intimate high-altitude lake in the Pyrénées-Orientales is a scenic bank-fishing destination for trout and pike rather than carp — ideal if you're keen to diversify from your usual quarry. At just 1.3 hectares, it's perfectly manageable as a day venue, with no night fishing permitted due to its mountain setting (572 miles south of Calais). You'll need to contact the local FDAAPPMA 66 for a valid fishing permit and any access requirements before heading out.
At 572 miles from Calais, Étang de Baxouillade 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 Étang de Baxouillade 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 Étang de Baxouillade 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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Étang de Baxouillade 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 Étang de Baxouillade — 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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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.
To fish Étang de Baxouillade, 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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