Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 292 acres (118 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 292 acres (118 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 567mi from Calais
About Lac de Cap de Long
Lac de Cap de Long is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of Occitanie, covering 118 hectares (292-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Fishing at Lac de Cap de Long is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 567 miles from Calais, Lac de Cap de Long 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
Reservoir
Size
292 acres (118 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
567 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: approx. Apr–Sep (mountain lake – confirm local dates). No night fishing. Carp/coarse: all year.
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 Cap de Long?+
Lac de Cap de Long covers 292 acres (118 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Cap de Long?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Cap de Long?+
Night fishing at Lac de Cap de Long is not permitted. 1st Cat / High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Cap de Long?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Cap de Long under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Cap de Long from Calais?+
Lac de Cap de Long is approximately 567 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Cap de Long?+
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.
