Haute-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 109 acres (44 ha)
Haute-Garonne, Occitanie 109 acres (44 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 516mi from Calais
About Étang de Saint-Paul
Set in the Haute-Garonne department of Occitanie, Étang de Saint-Paul is a small natural lake of 44 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Étang de Saint-Paul is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Haute-Garonne.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 516 miles from Calais, Étang de Saint-Paul 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
Lake
Size
109 acres (44 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
516 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Haute-Garonne
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Étang de Saint-Paul holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Saint-Paul covers 109 acres (44 ha) in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Saint-Paul?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Saint-Paul?+
Night fishing at Étang de Saint-Paul is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Haute-Garonne..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Saint-Paul?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Saint-Paul under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Saint-Paul from Calais?+
Étang de Saint-Paul is approximately 516 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Saint-Paul?+
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 la 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.
