Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 101 acres (41 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 101 acres (41 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 568mi from Calais
About Lac de Fabrèges
Lac de Fabrèges is a small public reservoir in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 41 hectares (101-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Fishing at Lac de Fabrèges is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Float-tube tolerated (2026). Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 568 miles from Calais, Lac de Fabrèges requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
101 acres (41 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
568 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 64 / AAPPMA locale
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 64 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Fabrèges?+
Lac de Fabrèges covers 101 acres (41 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Fabrèges?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Fabrèges?+
Night fishing at Lac de Fabrèges is not permitted. Day only (Salmonids).
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Fabrèges?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Fabrèges under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Fabrèges from Calais?+
Lac de Fabrèges is approximately 568 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Fabrèges?+
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 64 / AAPPMA locale).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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