Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 36 acres (15 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 36 acres (15 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Castet
Lac de Castet is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, offering anglers authentic alpine fly-fishing in a stunning mountain setting. This remote Pyrenean water delivers excellent opportunities for wild trout in crystalline conditions, ideal for those seeking technical fishing in an unspoiled natural environment.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
36 acres (15 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Castet
Night fishing at Lac de Castet 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 Castet 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Castet holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Castet — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Castet covers 36 acres (15 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is a public reservoir managed under the French AAPPMA system.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Castet?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Castet?+
Night fishing at Lac de Castet 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 Castet?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Castet 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 Castet?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Castet. 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 Castet?+
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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Castet
To fish Lac de Castet, 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
