Ariège, Occitanie 74 acres (30 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 560mi from Calais
About Étang de Lers
Étang de Lers is a small natural lake in Ariège, Occitanie, covering 30 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Trout, Pike and Perch.
Fishing at Étang de Lers is restricted to daytime hours only. Bank fishing only at Étang de Lers. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 560 miles from Calais, Étang de Lers 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
Ariège
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
560 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Ariège
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Étang de Lers covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Ariège, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Lers?+
The water holds Trout, Pike, Perch.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Lers?+
Night fishing at Étang de Lers is not permitted. Day fishing only. High altitude mountain lake. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Ariège..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Lers?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Lers under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Lers from Calais?+
Étang de Lers is approximately 560 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Lers?+
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 (AAPPMA de l'Ariège).
Fishing in Ariège, Occitanie
Ariège 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.
