Haute-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 50 acres (20 ha)
Haute-Garonne, Occitanie 50 acres (20 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 513mi from Calais
About Étang de la Riquette
Étang de la Riquette is a small public reservoir in the Haute-Garonne department of Occitanie, covering 20 hectares (50-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Étang de la Riquette is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 513 miles from Calais, Étang de la Riquette 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.
Department
Haute-Garonne
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
50 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
513 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne
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Étang de la Riquette holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout 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 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang de la Riquette?+
Étang de la Riquette covers 50 acres (20 ha) in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de la Riquette?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de la Riquette?+
Night fishing at Étang de la Riquette is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de la Riquette?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de la Riquette under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de la Riquette from Calais?+
Étang de la Riquette is approximately 513 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de la Riquette?+
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 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne).
Fishing in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie
Haute-Garonne 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.
