Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 111 acres (45 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 111 acres (45 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Caillaouas
Lac de Caillaouas is a pristine high-altitude trout water nestled in the Hautes-Pyrénées, offering anglers an authentic alpine fishing experience in this remote mountain setting. This glacial lake rewards dedicated hikers with excellent fly-fishing opportunities for wild trout in stunning Pyrenean scenery.
Department
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
111 acres (45 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Caillaouas
Night fishing at Lac de Caillaouas is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Caillaouas 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 Hautes-Pyrénées. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Caillaouas — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Caillaouas covers 111 acres (45 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France. It is a public reservoir managed under the French AAPPMA system.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Caillaouas?+
The water holds brown trout, arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Caillaouas?+
Night fishing at Lac de Caillaouas is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Caillaouas?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Caillaouas 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 Caillaouas?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Caillaouas. 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 Caillaouas?+
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 Hautes-Pyrénées). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Caillaouas
To fish Lac de Caillaouas, 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 Hautes-Pyrénées is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
