Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 34 acres (14 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 34 acres (14 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 575mi from Calais
About Étangs d'en Beys
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Étangs d'en Beys in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 14 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Étangs d'en Beys 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.
Étangs d'en Beys is 575 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Étangs d'en Beys?+
Étangs d'en Beys covers 34 acres (14 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Étangs d'en Beys?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Étangs d'en Beys?+
Night fishing at Étangs d'en Beys is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Étangs d'en Beys?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étangs d'en Beys under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étangs d'en Beys from Calais?+
Étangs d'en Beys is approximately 575 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étangs d'en Beys?+
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 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie
Pyrénées-Orientales 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.
