Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 9 acres (4 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 9 acres (4 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 568mi from Calais
About Lac de Badet
Lac de Badet is a intimate natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 4 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Lac de Badet is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Badet is 568 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.
Department
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
9 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
568 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 de Badet?+
Lac de Badet covers 9 acres (4 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Badet?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Badet?+
Night fishing at Lac de Badet is not permitted. Near Piau-Engaly.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Badet?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Badet under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Badet from Calais?+
Lac de Badet is approximately 568 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Badet?+
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
Hautes-Pyrénées 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.
