Lac de Cantet is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Hautes-Pyrénées, offering anglers access to crystal-clear alpine waters in one of France's most dramatic mountain settings. This remote Pyrenean water is ideal for fly fishing and light spinning, with excellent populations of native and stocked trout thriving in the cool, oxygen-rich environment.
Night fishing at Lac de Cantet 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: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Cantet.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Cantet 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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Lac de Cantet holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Cantet — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Cantet, 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.
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