Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 113 acres (46 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 113 acres (46 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 573mi from Calais
About Lac de Caillauas
Lac de Caillauas is a small public reservoir in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of Occitanie, covering 46 hectares (113-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Fishing at Lac de Caillauas is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Caillauas is 573 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
Reservoir
Size
113 acres (46 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
573 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 Caillauas?+
Lac de Caillauas covers 113 acres (46 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Caillauas?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Caillauas?+
Night fishing at Lac de Caillauas is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Caillauas?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Caillauas under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Caillauas from Calais?+
Lac de Caillauas is approximately 573 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Caillauas?+
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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