Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 13 acres (5 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 13 acres (5 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 579mi from Calais
About Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda)
Set in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda) is a intimate natural lake of 5 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda), so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 579 miles from Calais, Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda) 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.
Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda) holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda)?+
Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda) covers 13 acres (5 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda)?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda)?+
Night fishing at Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda) is not permitted. Source of Aude river.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda)?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda) under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda) from Calais?+
Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda) is approximately 579 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac d'Aude (Estany d'Auda)?+
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).
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