Haute-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 1 acres (0 ha)
Haute-Garonne, Occitanie 1 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac des Bonnets
Lac des Bonnets is a lowland lake in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, offering accessible fishing in the rolling terrain of southwestern France. This productive water provides good opportunities for anglers targeting both predatory and coarse fish species.
Department
Haute-Garonne
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
1 acres (0 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Haute-Garonne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac des Bonnets
Night fishing at Lac des Bonnets is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 31 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac des Bonnets.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Bonnets 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 Haute-Garonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Bonnets holds pike, perch, roach, carp, tench, bream, catfish, chub. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Bonnets — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Haute-Garonne. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac des Bonnets covers 1 acres (0 ha) in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Bonnets?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Roach, Carp, Tench, Bream, Catfish, Chub. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Bonnets?+
Night fishing at Lac des Bonnets is subject to local rules. Dept 31 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Bonnets?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Bonnets under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac des Bonnets?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac des Bonnets. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Bonnets?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Haute-Garonne). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac des Bonnets
To fish Lac des Bonnets, 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 Haute-Garonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.