Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 25 acres (10 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 25 acres (10 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 575mi from Calais
About Lac de les Escomes
Formed by damming a river valley in Pyrénées-Orientales, Lac de les Escomes is a small public reservoir covering 10 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Occitanie. Species present include Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Night fishing is not permitted at Lac de les Escomes, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac de les Escomes is 575 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.
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 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de les Escomes?+
Lac de les Escomes covers 25 acres (10 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de les Escomes?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de les Escomes?+
Night fishing at Lac de les Escomes is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de les Escomes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de les Escomes under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de les Escomes from Calais?+
Lac de les Escomes is approximately 575 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de les Escomes?+
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 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie
Pyrénées-Orientales 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.
