Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 62 acres (25 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 62 acres (25 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Grau Saint-Ange
Grau Saint-Ange is a lowland lake in Pyrénées-Orientales offering accessible fishing in the warm Mediterranean climate of southern Occitanie. This productive water provides good opportunities for anglers targeting warmwater species in a scenic Catalan setting.
Department
Pyrénées-Orientales
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
62 acres (25 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Grau Saint-Ange
Night fishing at Grau Saint-Ange is not permitted. Dept 66 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Grau Saint-Ange under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Grau Saint-Ange holds carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, catfish, bass. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Grau Saint-Ange — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Grau Saint-Ange covers 62 acres (25 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Grau Saint-Ange?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Roach, Tench, Catfish, Bass. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Grau Saint-Ange?+
Night fishing at Grau Saint-Ange is not permitted. Dept 66 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Grau Saint-Ange?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grau Saint-Ange under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Grau Saint-Ange?+
Boats are not permitted at Grau Saint-Ange. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grau Saint-Ange?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Grau Saint-Ange
To fish Grau Saint-Ange, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.