Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 40 acres (16 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 40 acres (16 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 564mi from Calais
About Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh
Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh is a small natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 16 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Fishing at Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 564 miles from Calais, Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh 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
40 acres (16 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
564 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 Bastan ou de Port Bielh?+
Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh covers 40 acres (16 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh?+
Night fishing at Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh from Calais?+
Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh is approximately 564 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Bastan ou de Port Bielh?+
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.
