Ariège, Occitanie 62 acres (25 ha) Reservoir Night fishing Bivvy permitted 540mi from Calais
About Lac de la Mirande
Formed by damming a river valley in Ariège, Lac de la Mirande is a small public reservoir covering 25 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Occitanie. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac de la Mirande is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Ariège.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 540 miles from Calais, Lac de la Mirande 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
Ariège
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
62 acres (25 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
540 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Ariège
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Ariège and across all of France.
Lac de la Mirande covers 62 acres (25 ha) in Ariège, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de la Mirande?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de la Mirande?+
Night fishing at Lac de la Mirande is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Ariège..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de la Mirande?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de la Mirande under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de la Mirande from Calais?+
Lac de la Mirande is approximately 540 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de la Mirande?+
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 (AAPPMA de l'Ariège).
Fishing in Ariège, Occitanie
Ariège 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.
