Lac de Matemale

Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 511 acres (207 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 511 acres (207 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 579mi from Calais

About Lac de Matemale

Lac de Matemale is a large public reservoir in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, covering 207 hectares (510-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.

Fishing at Lac de Matemale is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.

At 579 miles from Calais, Lac de Matemale 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
Pyrénées-Orientales
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
511 acres (207 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
579 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Matemale / FDAAPPMA 66
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Fish Species at Lac de Matemale

Lac de Matemale holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike, black bass. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue.

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Fishing Season & Rules

1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.

Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Matemale / FDAAPPMA 66) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.

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