Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 195 acres (79 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 195 acres (79 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 574mi from Calais
About Lac de Puyvalador
The 195-acre reservoir of Lac de Puyvalador sits within the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, offering a substantial expanse of water for visiting anglers. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Lac de Puyvalador 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.
At 574 miles from Calais, Lac de Puyvalador 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
195 acres (79 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
574 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Puyvalador / FDAAPPMA 66
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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 Puyvalador / FDAAPPMA 66) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Puyvalador?+
Lac de Puyvalador covers 195 acres (79 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Puyvalador?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Puyvalador?+
Night fishing at Lac de Puyvalador is not permitted. 1st Cat / No-Kill encouraged.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Puyvalador?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Puyvalador under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Puyvalador from Calais?+
Lac de Puyvalador is approximately 574 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Puyvalador?+
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 (AAPPMA Puyvalador / FDAAPPMA 66).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie
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