Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 12 acres (5 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 12 acres (5 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 583mi from Calais
About l'Estany Gros
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, l'Estany Gros in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 5 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
l'Estany Gros 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.
l'Estany Gros is 583 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 l'Estany Gros?+
l'Estany Gros covers 12 acres (5 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at l'Estany Gros?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at l'Estany Gros?+
Night fishing at l'Estany Gros is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at l'Estany Gros?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at l'Estany Gros under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is l'Estany Gros from Calais?+
l'Estany Gros is approximately 583 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish l'Estany Gros?+
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.
