One of Nouvelle-Aquitaine's natural lakes, Lac Bersau in Pyrénées-Atlantiques covers 13 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Lac Bersau 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.
At 571 miles from Calais, Lac Bersau requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Pyrénées-Atlantiques and across all of France.
Lac Bersau holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike, black bass. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Lac Bersau and over 4,000 French venues.
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 64 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Pyrénées-Atlantiques is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
Other public fishing venues near Lac Bersau on PiscaMaps: