Étangs d'en Beys is a high-altitude mountain lake in the Pyrénées-Orientales offering excellent bank fishing for pike and perch across its 13.8 hectares, though carp anglers should note this venue targets trout and predatory species instead. Night fishing isn't permitted due to the elevation, and the remote location (575 miles from Calais) makes it a specialist destination rather than a convenient stop on a French fishing tour. You'll need to contact FDAAPPMA 66 for access permits and local regulations before planning your trip.
Night fishing at Étangs d'en Beys is not permitted. Night carp in Pyrénées-Orientales is only permitted on specific named venues (Barrage Agly, Raho, Vinça, Escoumes, Rivesaltes, Villelongue). This lake is not on the confirmed list — night fishing prohibited here. Source: peche66.org Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étangs d'en Beys.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Étangs d'en Beys. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Verify with local Fédération.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étangs d'en Beys holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike, black bass. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étangs d'en Beys — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étangs d'en Beys, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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