Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 69 acres (28 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 69 acres (28 ha) Gravel pit No night fishing Bivvy permitted 539mi from Calais
About Lac de Laroin
Lac de Laroin is a worked-out gravel pit in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, now a small public fishing venue covering 28 hectares. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de Laroin is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 539 miles from Calais, Lac de Laroin requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Gravel pit
Size
69 acres (28 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
539 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 64 / AAPPMA locale
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Lac de Laroin holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout 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 64 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Laroin?+
Lac de Laroin covers 69 acres (28 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Laroin?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Laroin?+
Night fishing at Lac de Laroin is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Laroin?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Laroin under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Laroin from Calais?+
Lac de Laroin is approximately 539 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Laroin?+
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 64 / AAPPMA locale).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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