One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Lac de l'Ours in Hautes-Pyrénées covers 2 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Pike, Perch and Tench.
Lac de l'Ours operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 565 miles from Calais, Lac de l'Ours 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.
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Lac de l'Ours holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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