Étang de la Riquette is a modest 20-hectare reservoir in the Pyrenean foothills offering solid mixed fishing for carp, catfish, tench and bream in a scenic mountain setting — ideal if you're after variety over specialist carp work. Day fishing only and bank access throughout make it a relaxed venue, though at 513 miles from Calais it's best combined with other Haute-Garonne waters to justify the journey south. You'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership (contact FDAAPPMA 31) to fish legally.
Night fishing at Étang de la Riquette is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haute-Garonne requires specific prefectoral authorisation. The department has a mix of lowland retenues (mainly near Toulouse) where night carp is authorised and Pyrenean waters where it is prohibited. Check the 2026 guide at fede-peche31.com/5969-guide-de-peche-annuel-du-31.htm for the full list. Source: fede-peche31.com
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de la Riquette under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de la Riquette holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang de la Riquette — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne. 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 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de la Riquette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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