Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 18 acres (7 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 18 acres (7 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 572mi from Calais
About Étang de Laurenti
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Étang de Laurenti in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 7 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 Laurenti 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 Laurenti is 572 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 Laurenti?+
Étang de Laurenti covers 18 acres (7 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Laurenti?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Laurenti?+
Night fishing at Étang de Laurenti is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Laurenti?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Laurenti under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Laurenti from Calais?+
Étang de Laurenti is approximately 572 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Laurenti?+
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.
