Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 11 acres (5 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 11 acres (5 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 575mi from Calais
About Gorg Negre
Gorg Negre is a intimate natural lake in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, covering 5 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Gorg Negre is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Gorg Negre 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 Gorg Negre?+
Gorg Negre covers 11 acres (5 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Gorg Negre?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Gorg Negre?+
Night fishing at Gorg Negre is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Gorg Negre?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Gorg Negre under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Gorg Negre from Calais?+
Gorg Negre is approximately 575 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Gorg Negre?+
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.
