Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 74 acres (30 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 74 acres (30 ha) Lake Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 524mi from Calais
About Grand Lac de Maubourguet
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Grand Lac de Maubourguet in Hautes-Pyrénées covers 30 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Grand Lac de Maubourguet holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Grand Lac de Maubourguet permits night fishing — Night carp fishing all year, no restrictions. Confirmed in Hautes-Pyrénées night fishing list. — making it a viable destination for longer carp sessions. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 524 miles from Calais, Grand Lac de Maubourguet requires a longer journey from the UK, but Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — rewards the trip.
Department
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
524 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Maubourguet
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Grand Lac de Maubourguet holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Grand Lac de Maubourguet covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand Lac de Maubourguet?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand Lac de Maubourguet?+
Night fishing at Grand Lac de Maubourguet is permitted. Night carp fishing all year, no restrictions. Confirmed in Hautes-Pyrénées night fishing list..
Are bivvies allowed at Grand Lac de Maubourguet?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand Lac de Maubourguet under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Grand Lac de Maubourguet from Calais?+
Grand Lac de Maubourguet is approximately 524 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand Lac de Maubourguet?+
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 (AAPPMA de Maubourguet).
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