Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 17 acres (7 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 17 acres (7 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 572mi from Calais
About Lac de la Badéte
Lac de la Badéte is a intimate natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 7 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac de la Badéte is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 572 miles from Calais, Lac de la Badéte 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
Lake
Size
17 acres (7 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
572 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de la Badéte?+
Lac de la Badéte covers 17 acres (7 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de la Badéte?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de la Badéte?+
Night fishing at Lac de la Badéte is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de la Badéte?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de la Badéte under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de la Badéte from Calais?+
Lac de la Badéte is approximately 572 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de la Badéte?+
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
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