Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 3 acres (1 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 571mi from Calais
About Étang de l'Estagnet
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Étang de l'Estagnet in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 1 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Étang de l'Estagnet 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 de l'Estagnet is 571 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 de l'Estagnet?+
Étang de l'Estagnet covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de l'Estagnet?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de l'Estagnet?+
Night fishing at Étang de l'Estagnet is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de l'Estagnet?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de l'Estagnet under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de l'Estagnet from Calais?+
Étang de l'Estagnet is approximately 571 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de l'Estagnet?+
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.
