One of Nouvelle-Aquitaine's natural lakes, Lac de Mouriscot in Pyrénées-Atlantiques covers 21 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Lac de Mouriscot holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac de Mouriscot operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac de Mouriscot is 542 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.
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Lac de Mouriscot 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.
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