Haute-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 67 acres (27 ha)
Haute-Garonne, Occitanie 67 acres (27 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 523mi from Calais
About Étang des Argales
Étang des Argales is a small natural lake in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, covering 27 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang des Argales — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Haute-Garonne.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Étang des Argales is 523 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.
Department
Haute-Garonne
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
67 acres (27 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
523 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Haute-Garonne
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Étang des Argales 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 des Argales covers 67 acres (27 ha) in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Argales?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Argales?+
Night fishing at Étang des Argales is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Haute-Garonne..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Argales?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Argales under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Argales from Calais?+
Étang des Argales is approximately 523 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Argales?+
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.
