Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 3 acres (1 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 566mi from Calais
About Lac de la Manche
Lac de la Manche is a intimate natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 1 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac de la Manche is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de la Manche is 566 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
3 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
566 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 Manche?+
Lac de la Manche covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de la Manche?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de la Manche?+
Night fishing at Lac de la Manche is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de la Manche?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de la Manche under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de la Manche from Calais?+
Lac de la Manche is approximately 566 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de la Manche?+
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
Hautes-Pyrénées is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
