Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 5 acres (2 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 5 acres (2 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 572mi from Calais
About Lac de Malh Arrouy
Lac de Malh Arrouy is a intimate natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 2 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Lac de Malh Arrouy is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Malh Arrouy is 572 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
5 acres (2 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 Malh Arrouy?+
Lac de Malh Arrouy covers 5 acres (2 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Malh Arrouy?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Malh Arrouy?+
Night fishing at Lac de Malh Arrouy is not permitted. Remote hike.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Malh Arrouy?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Malh Arrouy under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Malh Arrouy from Calais?+
Lac de Malh Arrouy is approximately 572 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Malh Arrouy?+
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.
