Lac de Saint-Ybars is a lowland lake in Ariège, in the Occitanie region of southwestern France, offering accessible fishing in a picturesque setting. This gentle water provides good opportunities for anglers seeking a relaxed day on the water with solid catches of common freshwater species.
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Ybars is not permitted. Dept 09 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Saint-Ybars. Source: https://www.peche-ariege.com/connaitre-la-reglementation/
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Ybars under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Ariège. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Saint-Ybars holds common carp, mirror carp, tench, roach, rudd, pike, perch, catfish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Saint-Ybars — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Ariège. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Saint-Ybars, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Ariège is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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