Étangs de Bassiès is a stunning high-altitude lake in the Pyrenees offering pristine bank fishing for pike, perch and bass rather than carp—this is a trout-focused venue best suited to anglers seeking mountain scenery and cooler-water species. Located 566 miles from Calais in remote Ariège, it's a serious expedition for dedicated pike hunters willing to travel, with day fishing only and no boat access keeping the lake beautifully quiet. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA 09 membership to fish here—contact Fédération Ariège Pêche beforehand as high-altitude venues can have seasonal restrictions.
Night fishing at Étangs de Bassiès is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. In Ariège, night carp (no-kill mandatory) is only permitted on: Lac de Montbel (entire lake), Plan d'eau de Mondély, Plan d'eau de Labarre (Foix), l'Hers at Mazères (river), Saint-Ybars. Note: Lac de Filheit had night carp REMOVED from January 2026. Source: peche-ariege.com/connaitre-la-reglementation/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Étangs de Bassiès.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Étangs de Bassiès. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Ariège card (CHI). Verify locally.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 09 / Fédération Ariège Pêche. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étangs de Bassiès 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 de Bassiès — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 09 / Fédération Ariège Pêche. 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 09 / Fédération Ariège Pêche) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étangs de Bassiès, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 09 / Fédération Ariège Pêche is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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