Fishing at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts
Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 24 acres (10 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 24 acres (10 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts
Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts is a lowland lake in the Pyrénées-Orientales region of southern France, offering accessible fishing in the foothills of Occitanie. This scenic water provides good opportunities for anglers seeking pike, perch, and other warmwater species in a Mediterranean-influenced climate.
Department
Pyrénées-Orientales
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
24 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts
Night fishing at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts is not permitted. Dept 66 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Fish Species at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts
Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts holds pike, perch, roach, carp, tench, catfish. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales. Licences are available online before your trip.
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How big is Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts?+
Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts covers 24 acres (10 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Roach, Carp, Tench, Catfish. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts?+
Night fishing at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts is not permitted. Dept 66 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts
To fish Lac de Baignade de Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
