Ariège, Occitanie 8 acres (3 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 571mi from Calais
About Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches in Ariège covers 3 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 des Redouneilles des Vaches 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 des Redouneilles des Vaches is 571 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
Ariège
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
8 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
571 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 09 / Fédération Ariège Pêche
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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 09 / Fédération Ariège Pêche) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches?+
Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches covers 8 acres (3 ha) in Ariège, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches?+
Night fishing at Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches from Calais?+
Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches is approximately 571 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang des Redouneilles des Vaches?+
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 09 / Fédération Ariège Pêche).
Fishing in Ariège, Occitanie
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