Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 65 acres (26 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 65 acres (26 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 533mi from Calais
About Lac de Serres-Castet
Lac de Serres-Castet is a small public reservoir in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 26 hectares (65-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de Serres-Castet is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 533 miles from Calais, Lac de Serres-Castet requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
65 acres (26 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
533 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 64 / AAPPMA locale
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Lac de Serres-Castet 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Serres-Castet?+
Lac de Serres-Castet covers 65 acres (26 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Serres-Castet?+
The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Serres-Castet?+
Night fishing at Lac de Serres-Castet is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Serres-Castet?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Serres-Castet under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Serres-Castet from Calais?+
Lac de Serres-Castet is approximately 533 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Serres-Castet?+
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
Pyrénées-Atlantiques is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
