Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 29 acres (12 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 29 acres (12 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 567mi from Calais
About Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu in Hautes-Pyrénées covers 12 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 d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu 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 567 miles from Calais, Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu 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.
Department
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
29 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
567 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées
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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 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu?+
Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu covers 29 acres (12 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu?+
Night fishing at Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu from Calais?+
Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu is approximately 567 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac d'Ilhéou ou Lac Bleu?+
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 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées).
Fishing in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie
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