Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 6 acres (3 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 6 acres (3 ha) Lake No night fishing 564mi from Calais
About Lac de Tracens
Lac de Tracens is a intimate natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 3 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Lac de Tracens is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only.
At 564 miles from Calais, Lac de Tracens 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
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
6 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
564 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées
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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 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Tracens?+
Lac de Tracens covers 6 acres (3 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Tracens?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Tracens?+
Night fishing at Lac de Tracens is not permitted. Neouvielle.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Tracens?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Lac de Tracens. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
How far is Lac de Tracens from Calais?+
Lac de Tracens is approximately 564 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Tracens?+
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 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées).
Fishing in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie
Hautes-Pyrénées is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
