Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 99 acres (40 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 99 acres (40 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 566mi from Calais
About Lac de Rivesaltes
Lac de Rivesaltes is a small natural lake in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, covering 40 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Rivesaltes — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirmed in Pyrénées-Orientales night fishing list.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de Rivesaltes is 566 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
Pyrénées-Orientales
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
99 acres (40 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
566 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Pyrénées-Orientales
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Lac de Rivesaltes covers 99 acres (40 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Rivesaltes?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Rivesaltes?+
Night fishing at Lac de Rivesaltes is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirmed in Pyrénées-Orientales night fishing list..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Rivesaltes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Rivesaltes under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Rivesaltes from Calais?+
Lac de Rivesaltes is approximately 566 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Rivesaltes?+
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 des Pyrénées-Orientales).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie
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