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
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