Lac de Hount Hérède is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Pyrenees mountains of the Hautes-Pyrénées, offering anglers a stunning alpine setting with excellent opportunities for wild brown and brook trout. This remote mountain water demands skilled fly fishing techniques and rewards patience with the chance to land healthy, selective fish in one of France's most dramatic landscapes.
Night fishing at Lac de Hount Hérède 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 Hount Hérède.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Hount Hérède 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 Hount Hérède holds brown trout, brook trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Hount Hérède — 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 Hount Hérède, 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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