Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 9 acres (3 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 9 acres (3 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 575mi from Calais
About Étang de Comte
Étang de Comte is a intimate natural lake in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, covering 3 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Étang de Comte is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 575 miles from Calais, Étang de Comte 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 Étang de Comte?+
Étang de Comte covers 9 acres (3 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Comte?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Comte?+
Night fishing at Étang de Comte is not permitted. Border with Ariège.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Comte?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Comte under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Comte from Calais?+
Étang de Comte is approximately 575 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Comte?+
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.
