Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 118 acres (48 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 118 acres (48 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 567mi from Calais
About Lac de Migouélou
Lac de Migouélou is a small public reservoir in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 48 hectares (118-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Fishing at Lac de Migouélou is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Migouélou is 567 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
118 acres (48 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
567 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 64 / AAPPMA locale
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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 Migouélou?+
Lac de Migouélou covers 118 acres (48 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Migouélou?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Migouélou?+
Night fishing at Lac de Migouélou is not permitted. High altitude / Hike-in.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Migouélou?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Migouélou under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Migouélou from Calais?+
Lac de Migouélou is approximately 567 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Migouélou?+
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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