Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 124 acres (50 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 124 acres (50 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 529mi from Calais
About Lac d'Eslourenties
Lac d'Eslourenties is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 50 hectares (124-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac d'Eslourenties — Night carp fishing permitted on the small upstream lac. Confirm with AAPPMA 64.. Regarding boats: Boats permitted. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 529 miles from Calais, Lac d'Eslourenties 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.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
124 acres (50 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
529 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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Lac d'Eslourenties 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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Lac d'Eslourenties covers 124 acres (50 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac d'Eslourenties?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac d'Eslourenties?+
Night fishing at Lac d'Eslourenties is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted on the small upstream lac. Confirm with AAPPMA 64..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac d'Eslourenties?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac d'Eslourenties under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac d'Eslourenties from Calais?+
Lac d'Eslourenties is approximately 529 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac d'Eslourenties?+
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 des Pyrénées-Atlantiques).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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